Aztec

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Company Secretary to join our Real Assets team in a Management role. You will be responsible for administering a number of corporate service structures whilst effectively managing client relationships. In this role you will manage a small team of junior Administrators whilst working closely with a team of Company Secretaries and Accountants. Your expertise will be key to the award-winning outsourced solutions that the Group provides to our clients. What you'll be doing First point of contact for a number of corporate clients including Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships, Limited Partnerships and Charities. Act as level "B" 4-eyes signatory on payments and administration matters, ensuring that company policies and professional and regulatory guidelines are adhered to, and that a professional quality service is provided to clients and outside contacts. Ensure all operational procedures and ISAE controls are suitably evidenced via workflows in the core administration system (ViewPoint). Manage client work including various fund and corporate administration activities such as calls and distributions, cash flow monitoring, payments, investor and client reporting as well as ad-hoc client queries. Manage the orderly and timely on-boarding of new clients including company formations, entity migrations and the opening of bank accounts. Set up and maintain all client data on internal systems. Perform client reviews as required. Assist both the Company Secretarial and Accounting teams, as and when required, with various client and team matters. Review and 4-eye check submissions to regulators. Liaise with legal, tax and other professional advisors, where appropriate. Responsible for the billing of clients including analysis of time spent, and the management of aged debtors. Line management responsibility of junior staff including performance management, staff training and development, appraisals etc. What we're looking for Proven legal and administration experience supported by a relevant professional qualification (Chartered ICSA level or equivalent). Experience in the administration of Companies, Limited Partnerships and Trusts. Computer literacy skills are essential. Excellent interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients, and business contacts. Previous people management experience is preferred. Evidence of managing a small client relationship or part of a major client relationship. We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.

Trainee Fund & Corporate Administrator - Client Onboarding Job ID: Location: Southampton Reports to Operations Manager - Client Onboarding With a focus on driving excellent client service and understanding the needs of our clients, we are continually enhancing the onboarding approach. As a result, we are looking for a Trainee Fund & Corporate Administrator to join the Group's Client Onboarding specialist team. The individual will be responsible for the execution and management of tasks within the client onboarding journey. This will encompass onboarding for new promoters, migrations and new structure set-ups across all our jurisdictions, markets and services. In addition, the role holder will be expected to actively seek and implement best practice into onboarding processes to ensure the Client Onboarding team adopts a continuous improvement mindset. This will be supported by the opportunity to complete relevant additional training / qualifications. Key responsibilities: The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited, to: Delivering a best-in-class experience for clients across the onboarding journey. Supporting with all administrative tasks relating to the execution of the Client Onboarding journey (engagement letters, risk approvals, bank account openings, system set-ups). Assisting with the incorporation of entities across all of our jurisdictions. Assisting with the migration of exisiting entities. Supporting with statutory and regulatory filings applicable to the onboarding journey. Assist with the review and provide comments on constitutional and fund formation documents, including subscription agreements. Assisting with inaugural / transfer board meetings and writing minutes. Liaising with internal teams (e.g. Banking, Legal, Risk, Compliance and Technology) as required. Adhering to specific SLAs / KPIs for each onboarding, escalating to the Operations Manager where required. Identifying and capturing lessons learnt and acting on these, to enable continuous improvement of the onboarding journey. Managing relationships amongst stakeholders by building confidence and trust with clear professional communication and transparent expectation management. Act on real-time feedback and escalate issues effectively and in a timely manner. Skills, knowledge, expertise: Team player. Ability to manage client expectations through effective communication. Strong alignment to Aztec Group values. Ability to quickly learn new information, processes and procedures. Proven ability to meet deadlines and proactively identify and deal with problems. A self-starter with the ability to work independently on concurrent initiatives. Strong continuous improvement mindset and experience in identifying process and efficiency improvements. Computer literacy and good interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Desire to undertake professional qualifications. Training: Completion of Chartered Governance Institute (" CGI ") qualifications will be supported through the Aztec Academy. Why choose the Aztec Group? A structured trainee programme that includes full support for your professional qualification, including fees Dedicated study leave allocation Competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus and generous benefits package from day one A hybrid working model - the best of both worlds! In-house support from our learning and development team, the Aztec Academy An in-depth, global induction Personalised career development plans A whole host of employee wellbeing, engagement initiatives and social events A buddy scheme to help you settle in A friendly and supportive, inclusive and diverse working environment We will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also for professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients are at the heart of what we do.

This new role will contribute to the overall success of the Aztec Group through the leadership of our Tax Services team in the UK, developing our client service offerings as we continue to expand as a partner to our clients. The role will lead the ongoing tax service delivery to our clients and contribute to the transformation of our tax services offering and the team that delivers them. There will also be opportunity to influence broader, Group-wide strategic Tax Services initiatives and objectives. Reporting to the Group Head of Tax Services, the individual will be a leader within the wider Group, with responsibility for leading operations within the jurisdiction in line with existing requirements, and identifying and implementing new services and revenue streams. Key responsibilities You will build, lead and manage a strong, engaged and growing Tax Services team who go above and beyond to deliver the service we're renowned for. Be accountable and responsible for the jurisdictional P&L for the Tax Services team. Assist in the development of a jurisdictional growth strategy and implementation plan for our UK Tax Services team. Partner with internal and external stakeholders to identify, pursue and deliver new services and operating models. Influence the design and implementation of technology-based solutions that drive exceptional client service, excellent user experience and deliver operational efficiencies. Work closely and collaboratively with Business Development ("BD") and Marketing teams to position Aztec as an industry leader. Ensure effective use of client relationship management systems and processes to maximise client knowledge, increase revenue opportunities, and maximise client satisfaction. Provide the business and Aztec's clients with relevant local tax trends. Contribute actively to Group-wide strategic initiatives and objectives. Develop and deliver the client service strategy to existing clients and into the wider marketplace. Ensure consistent and high-quality service delivery to Tax Services clients. Manage and maximise client satisfaction of Tax Services clients. Effective line management, engagement and development of the Tax Client Services team. Governance Lead the Tax Services team in the UK. Participate in UK leadership team meetings and related matters. Support the Group Head of Tax Services with the leadership of the Tax Services business at a Group level. KPIs Tax Services UK revenue. Tax Services UK gross margin. Productivity of the UK Tax Services team. Cash collection/debtor days of the UK Tax Services team. Satisfaction of UK Tax Services clients. Engagement of UK Tax Services team staff. Level of operational and/or compliance-related incidents and their significance. Team Tax Client Services team. We will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.

Senior Systems Analyst (vPoint) - Technology Markets Services Job ID: Location: Southampton Reports to the Systems Manager - Technology Markets The purpose of this role is to assist in the design and implementation of one of our core systems (vPoint), including processes and reporting systems, to enable the team to expand service offering throughout the Group. This is a hybrid position that will see you working from the Southampton office a minimum of three days per week, but full time whilst you're in your probationary training period. Key responsibilities: Business as usual Interpret accounting and administration requirements, design and implement solutions to requirements and configuration of the systems to meet the demands of our clients. Complete complex Service Requests and Incidents raised via the support desk (Ivanti) or enhancements raised through other means, including projects, and keeping client teams appraised of progress. Monitor and review service delivery in a timely manner, keeping client teams appraised of progress. Review the work undertaken by more junior members of the team and peers, to ensure quality and consistency in delivery and approach. Application and report testing (System Integration Testing) and reconciliation activities in line with testing strategy, providing relevant evidence and documentation. Document changes to system and process, incorporate training materials and design test cases to support the evidence that accompany the change. Communicate clearly with other members of the team and members of the client-facing teams, both verbally and in writing, when gathering or explaining requirements and provide resolutions. Consideration of scalable solutions, and maintaining a core configuration, with continual group improvements. Give consideration of development needs for junior team members from findings on reviews and work with their line manager to agree on a training plan. Project Support with the development, testing, and implementation of system enhancements and defect resolution in conjunction with the business lead, technical lead, and project manager. Integral the end-to-end process surrounding a project, from gathering and documenting requirements, developing solutions, testing, deployment, and closure documentation including accompanying user guides. Gather requirements for reports, working with the reporting and data team, contractors, or independently to develop reports, with a consideration for opportunities to create a core (group-wide) solution which can be rolled out to service multiple clients. Collaborate with various departments to deliver a solution which benefits the business and meets the needs of the group. Skills, knowledge, and expertise: Previous working experience with vPoint (Viewpoint). Strong technical financial services industry knowledge, including accountancy background. Part or fully qualified in a relevant professional qualification (e.g. ACCA, ACA, ICSA or relevant IT qualification) and prior business experience in private equity or real assets. Advanced PC skills notably MS Office suite (MS Word and MS Excel) as well as a familiarity with programming languages such as Transact-SQL and Visual Studio. Excellent interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients, and business contacts. General problem-solving and methodical approach. Genuine interest in technology and systems. Strong A Level or Degree qualifications. Who are we? Aztec Group has come a long way since first opening its doors in Jersey back in 2001. Our size and reach may have changed, but one thing that hasn't is our identity - we're proud to be a truly independent, owner-managed business that puts our people and clients at the centre of everything we do. We understand that everyone will put value on different things and that's why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. Here are some of the core benefits for all our people: Discretionary bonus scheme plus management incentive programme. Flexible, hybrid working. Private medical insurance, including eye care. Permanent health insurance. Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit). Worldwide travel insurance. Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum. Onsite parking. Health and wellbeing programmes. Significant investment into your personal and professional development. We will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.

The successful candidate will drive the preparation for and the replacement of the current financial reporting package, 3E. They will help lead the process improvement initiatives to optimize finance operations, leveraging Workday as the key enabling technology. This is all within the context of the wider transformation taking place across the company. The successful candidate will work with the incumbent team to quickly obtain a detailed understanding of the current systems and processes across all aspects of the finance function. The successful candidate will spearhead the modernization of the finance function's processes and tooling, reducing the need for manual controls and increasing automation for efficiency across the department. The individual will have strong delivery and communication skills, reporting their progress regularly to the CFO and obtaining buy-in for all key aspects of the redesign. They will have full operational oversight for the implementation and documentation of all aspects of the project, working sensitively with the incumbent team to obtain their insights and necessary buy-in to deliver a wholesale change project. They will build relationships and work collaboratively with the wider Transformation, HR, IT and client facing teams. They will also be responsible for ensuring the team and wider business understand the new systems and processes, working with the Aztec academy and the communications team to educate and get appropriate buy-in. Key areas of focus Replacing the current financial reporting and time recording system with Workday. In doing so, will focus on: Process Standardization and Optimization Finance Reporting and Analytics Data Governance and Security Compliance and Regulatory Requirements Vendor and Contract Management Budget and Forecasting Audit and Internal Controls Employee Training and Development Candidate Profile: +8 years of extensive experience of managing complex change process Experience of implementing a new ERP system, Workday specific experience is advantageous Strong understanding of finance processes and systems, with expertise in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting Detail focused designer and implementer of process and control upgrades with experience of working sensitively with an incumbent team Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely Experience working with cross-functional teams and driving process improvements in a complex organizational environment Professional services back-ground We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Company Secretary to join our Real Assets team in a Management role. You will be responsible for administering a number of corporate service structures whilst effectively managing client relationships. In this role you will manage a small team of junior Administrators whilst working closely with a team of Company Secretaries and Accountants. Your expertise will be key to the award-winning outsourced solutions that the Group provides to our clients. What you'll be doing First point of contact for a number of corporate clients including Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships, Limited Partnerships and Charities. Act as level "B" 4-eyes signatory on payments and administration matters, ensuring that company policies and professional and regulatory guidelines are adhered to, and that a professional quality service is provided to clients and outside contacts. Ensure all operational procedures and ISAE controls are suitably evidenced via workflows in the core administration system (ViewPoint). Manage client work including various fund and corporate administration activities such as calls and distributions, cash flow monitoring, payments, investor and client reporting as well as ad-hoc client queries. Manage the orderly and timely on-boarding of new clients including company formations, entity migrations and the opening of bank accounts. Set up and maintain all client data on internal systems. Perform client reviews as required. Assist both the Company Secretarial and Accounting teams, as and when required, with various client and team matters. Review and 4-eye check submissions to regulators. Liaise with legal, tax and other professional advisors, where appropriate. Responsible for the billing of clients including analysis of time spent, and the management of aged debtors. Line management responsibility of junior staff including performance management, staff training and development, appraisals etc. What we're looking for Proven legal and administration experience supported by a relevant professional qualification (Chartered ICSA level or equivalent). Experience in the administration of Companies, Limited Partnerships and Trusts. Computer literacy skills are essential. Excellent interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients, and business contacts. Previous people management experience is preferred. Evidence of managing a small client relationship or part of a major client relationship. We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.

As the Head of Project Delivery and Excellence, this role will lead a dedicated team of project and programme managers in delivering transformational projects that support strategic goals and the implementation of the Target Operating Model (TOM). Reporting directly to the Transformation Director, this role will ensure effective governance, optimal resource allocation, and adherence to the transformation framework to guarantee the successful delivery of transformation projects. This role will encompass the ongoing development and enhancement of people, processes, and tools to ensure the efficient execution of projects within the Transformation team. This position not only requires oversight but also strategic leadership, insight into driving the projects to deliver the TOM, and the development of strong project delivery capabilities. Responsibilities include strategic thinking, leadership, and meticulous planning to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. This role involves building a high-performing team, ensuring accountability, and maintaining performance reports for senior stakeholders. Key responsibilities: Delivery Leadership and Performance Management: Lead the project management team developing and maintaining best practices in project/programme management, methodologies, and reporting frameworks, in accordance with the Transformation Framework. Line-manage global resources, including contractors and internal team members. Directly manage large-scale complex projects, ensuring these projects align with the overall transformation objectives and framework. Collaborate with the Change Management Lead to ensure that the project management teams understand and support the change management methodologies, and where appropriate can fulfil the basic requirements within the framework. Coordinate with stakeholders, Transformation Team Leads, including the Transformation Director, to support strategic planning, value realisation, and risk management. Provide technical support and guidance (including scope definition, success criteria, requirements, budgets, risk identification and mitigation, resource planning, goals and deliverables). Support the continuous improvement of ways of working, metrics and development across the portfolio with a pragmatic approach to delivery, knowing when to adopt and execute the right methods and frameworks. Develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of our projects and programmes in delivering to strategic objectives, maintaining clear controls on performance and costs. Work alongside the change management team to agree adoption tracking targets, confirm monitoring arrangements and jointly agree any actions to support adoption when off track. Work with the Transformation Value Lead to identify project benefits, outcomes, and value drivers. Develop plans that outline the activities, milestones, and metrics to track and measure the achievement of expected benefits. Lead in ensuring the achievement of the Objectives and Key Results, driving the strategy with insight that inspires and enables innovative solutions. Collaborate with the Transformation Leadership Team and project, programme and initiative sponsors to provide planning, project and delivery consultancy, acting as an advisor and trusted partner and an escalation point and problem solver. Chair of the Transformation Delivery Forum. Capability and Development: Coach and mentor project and programme managers, building internal capabilities and driving consistent application of methodologies with high delivery standards. Responsible for embedding best-in-class capabilities across all project and programme manager related roles, working with the accountable leaders to champion delivery excellence across the business. Embed project, programme and delivery management strategies, frameworks and processes to optimise efficiency, mitigate risks, and maximise resource utilisation. Embed a framework for continual measurement of project management capability, including training programmes to foster growth, development and a culture of continuous improvement. Ensuring the most optimal use of the TMO Hub to ensure oversight and efficiencies in running and delivering projects. Create a positive and supportive environment for the team to stay motivated and inspired throughout the project journey. Minimum Qualifications: 10+ years experience in managing Project Management Teams and PMOs. Demonstrable experience in delivering large scale, complex transformation programmes. Expert knowledge of Project and Programme Management methodologies, tools, and best practices. Demonstrable experience of change management methodologies. Extensive experience of managing change delivery in a large, complex organisation. Extensive experience of various project delivery ways of working. Excellent leadership skills. Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities at a senior level. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make decisions. Excellent communication: communicates with clarity and confidence at all levels; adapts style and content to the needs of the audience by being inspirational. Energises people to drive change/growth, highly adaptable to new situations and agile working cross borders or teams. Stakeholder management: An ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across all levels of seniority. Working in cross-functional and cross-jurisdictional teams to ensure positive outcomes for clients and people. Influencing and relationship building proactively builds productive and open and trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders; presents robust and convincing positions in the face of challenge while remaining respectful of others' views; negotiates effectively to agree realistic outcomes. Delivering results remains calm, effective, and positive even when under pressure; takes ownership for delivering outcomes and is highly pragmatic and action-oriented. Initiative and problem solving identifies problems, provides/facilitates the creation of options and recommendations, and uses initiative to drive solutions in a positive and constructive manner; whilst being able to identify and manage risk. Change Management & Adoption: ability to focus on the human side of change by building and delivering change management strategies and plans to increase adoption and the success of the acceptance of benefits.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Company Secretary to join our Real Assets team in a Management role. You will be responsible for administering a number of corporate service structures whilst effectively managing client relationships. In this role you will manage a small team of junior Administrators whilst working closely with a team of Company Secretaries and Accountants. Your expertise will be key to the award-winning outsourced solutions that the Group provides to our clients. What you'll be doing First point of contact for a number of corporate clients including Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships, Limited Partnerships and Charities. Act as level "B" 4-eyes signatory on payments and administration matters, ensuring that company policies and professional and regulatory guidelines are adhered to, and that a professional quality service is provided to clients and outside contacts. Ensure all operational procedures and ISAE controls are suitably evidenced via workflows in the core administration system (ViewPoint). Manage client work including various fund and corporate administration activities such as calls and distributions, cash flow monitoring, payments, investor and client reporting as well as ad-hoc client queries. Manage the orderly and timely on-boarding of new clients including company formations, entity migrations and the opening of bank accounts. Set up and maintain all client data on internal systems. Perform client reviews as required. Assist both the Company Secretarial and Accounting teams, as and when required, with various client and team matters. Review and 4-eye check submissions to regulators. Liaise with legal, tax and other professional advisors, where appropriate. Responsible for the billing of clients including analysis of time spent, and the management of aged debtors. Line management responsibility of junior staff including performance management, staff training and development, appraisals etc. What we're looking for Proven legal and administration experience supported by a relevant professional qualification (Chartered ICSA level or equivalent). Experience in the administration of Companies, Limited Partnerships and Trusts. Computer literacy skills are essential. Excellent interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients, and business contacts. Previous people management experience is preferred. Evidence of managing a small client relationship or part of a major client relationship. We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.

Job ID: Location: London Reports to the Senior Payroll Services Manager (9 month fixed-term contract) This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in the operation and administration of Aztec group's market leading long-term incentive schemes.Reporting directly to the Senior Payroll Services Manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and compliant administration of the plans. With the ability to build excellent relationships, you will work collaboratively across functions, including the Finance, Reward, Payroll, Company Secretarial and Legal teams, as well as dealing directly with queries from colleagues across the business. Please note that this is an initial 6 month fixed-term contract role with the potential to go permanent for the right candidate. Our core business hours are Monday to Friday 9am-5:30pm however, we are open to considering reduced working hours. What you'll be doing Main point of contact for participants regarding Aztec's long-term incentives, solving issues and queries and escalating complex issues as required Responsible for maintaining accurate records of all awards, including new allocations and processing leavers in line with the plan rules and agreed processes Co-ordinating the award cycle, including assisting in the determining of annual allocations, creating annual statements and processing disposal and pay out of awards. Working in partnership with the businesses HR administration, Reward, Payroll, Company Secretarial, Finance and Legal teams throughout the process Responsible for sharing timely and accurate information in respect of jurisdiction tax office requirements, including Benefit in Kind statements Develop and publish up to date communication and information material, collaborating with the reward, payroll and communications team, and the Chief Financial and People Officers to ensure that all participants understand the plans that they are in and what actions are required of them Provide support with the evolution of new schemes as required Work in conjunction with the broader Payroll team, taking on ad-hoc duties as required. What we're looking for Knowledge and experience of share plans and interpreting plan rules is preferable Knowledge and experience of Payroll and Benefits administration is preferable An analytical mindset with the ability to provide insight in reward data Strong numeracy and data management skills accompanied by proficient Excel skills Proven attention to detail and accuracy of output Proven administration and organisational skills Excellent internal and external communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to develop good working relationships within the business and with service providers Knowledge of taxation in one or more jurisdictions highly desirable Ability to learn new information, processes and procedures, bringing insight on best practice and challenge of the status quo where required We will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also for professional qualifications to enhance your ability to provide sound accountancy services. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as we value close working relationships with colleagues, clients and business contacts.

IT Business Partner - Group & Client Services Job ID: Location: London Reports to the Director of Technology - Group and Client Services At the Aztec Group we credit our technology as one of the core ingredients to our award-winning outsourced solutions. These are exciting times across the group - significant growth, change, and investment make it a truly world class opportunity to help shape our organisation for the next stage of its own journey. The Technology Business Partner (Tech BP) serves as the business relationship link between business units and Technology at the leadership level. You will play a key role in supporting the continued growth in our business and to help drive the ongoing development of our internal Technology function. As part of the internal Technology team, you will serve as the strategic interface with assigned business units or jurisdictional areas for the purpose of business technology strategy development, business demand management, solution discovery, service, solution adoption and risk management. Operating at an Associate Director level, you will perform a key role within a highly skilled team and should offer exceptional communication skills, tenacity, enthusiasm, and consistent energy to drive a successful partnership approach. The Tech BP provides highly valued strategic consulting level support and guidance through key technology initiatives. They communicate decisions, priorities, and relevant project information to appropriate levels regarding business unit requests. They are motivated and proactively share knowledge of technology capabilities, risks, and opportunities to build competitive advantage and improve efficiency and effectiveness of business units. They partner with business leadership and other key stakeholders to define opportunities and identify and prioritise projects based on predefined criteria (e.g., return on investment, productivity, compliance). The Tech BP proactively serves as a "trusted advisor," and is the primary point of contact in Technology for business line leaders and managers, providing insight on technology matters to enable and inform decisions. They operate as the key business contact representing Tech in promoting services and capabilities. The Tech BP is commercially driven and provides support in delivering technology products that meet the needs of the business, with a focus on strategic initiatives and planning activities for their business area. They strive to understand market challenges, including client priorities and competitive issues. Tech BPs are proactive and anticipatory in their thinking. They are, by nature, driven and provide significant value to business units. Tech BPs facilitate the investment intake process and the high-level planning and execution of business initiatives. They serve a lead role in enabling the business to achieve their objectives through the effective use of technology. Key responsibilities: Build strong trusted relationships with business leaders, manage complex priorities, and provide commercial and technical guidance to support delivery of the Aztec vision. Work with the wider Technology team to create and provide insightful technology strategies and information backed up by meaningful analysis for our Products across our multiple jurisdictions. Use solid tech knowledge and business insight to interpret data, draw conclusions, provide insights, and make proactive recommendations that deliver results, define improvements, and influence the leadership team. Support the leadership team, their Products and Functions in the preparation of their technology strategy ensuring appropriate challenge in establishing stretch but achievable targets aligned to the five-year plan. Work closely with the Office of the Chief Digital Officer to ensure demand and capacity needs are held and managed centrally to ensure effective coordination of technology teams. Be a Technology representative on Product boards or committee meetings. Support the leadership team in implementing action, articulate complex technology information in an easy-to-understand manner, without the use of complex Tech jargon. Ensure appropriate, forward looking decision support is provided to stakeholders. Stay informed of relevant industry and market intel for all products and jurisdictions to assess and report on current market trends and identifying opportunities that can be created. Be proactive in identifying areas for improvement and driving forward change and efficiencies. Develop and implement opportunities for operational efficiencies using analytical insight and work with the peers across the group on projects as required. Change Management & Adoption: ability to focus on the human side of change by building and delivering effective strategies for the adoption of new technology across the group. Working with business units to leverage and make best use of existing capabilities where appropriate. Management and mentoring of staff. Skills, knowledge, expertise: The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a senior Tech business partnering role for a large and complex organisation. Strong ability to manage multiple priorities across different business lines and in multiple regions. Proven experience in understanding business requirements and considering and then recommending appropriate technology solutions working in consultation with architecture and apps teams. Excellent communication: communicates with clarity and confidence at all levels; adapts style and content to the needs of the audience by being inspirational, avoiding 'tech jargon' where appropriate and helping business stakeholders to understand proposed solutions and/or options. Demonstrable ability to influence senior personnel within large organisation and help non-finance and non tech savvy stakeholders understand their performance and consequent actions. Ability to own and resolve problems dealing with escalations and client needs and communicating complex tech considerations in plain English. Preferably, although not essential, holds a relevant qualification, ideally with experience in business partnering and delivering commercial value. Exposure to financial services, in particular a fund services business, will be an added advantage. Sound technical and reporting experience with the ability to develop positioning papers and consolidate information for Tech and Business leadership teams. Computer literacy and advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills are essential. Excellent interpersonal skills are required to develop close working relationships with colleagues, clients, and business contacts. Uses active listening skills to communicate data (both written and verbal) in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner. Adjusting styles for various audiences to articulate finance issues clearly. Presents a professional image in words, tone, and style. Who are we? Aztec Group has come a long way since first opening its doors in Jersey back in 2001. Our size and reach may have changed, but one thing that hasn't is our identity - we're proud to be a truly independent, owner-managed business that puts our people and clients at the centre of everything we do. We understand that everyone will put value on different things and that's why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. Here are some of the core benefits for all our people: Discretionary bonus scheme plus Managers Incentive Programme Flexible, hybrid working Private medical insurance, including eye care Permanent health insurance Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit) Worldwide travel insurance Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum Health and wellbeing programmes Significant investment into your personal and professional development We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.

The successful candidate will drive the preparation for and the replacement of the current financial reporting package, 3E. They will help lead the process improvement initiatives to optimize finance operations, leveraging Workday as the key enabling technology. This is all within the context of the wider transformation taking place across the company. The successful candidate will work with the incumbent team to quickly obtain a detailed understanding of the current systems and processes across all aspects of the finance function. They will spearhead the modernization of the finance function's processes and tooling, reducing the need for manual controls and increasing automation for efficiency across the department. The individual will have strong delivery and communication skills, reporting their progress regularly to the CFO and obtaining buy-in for all key aspects of the redesign. They will have full operational oversight for the implementation and documentation of all aspects of the project, working sensitively with the incumbent team to obtain their insights and necessary buy-in to deliver a wholesale change project. They will build relationships and work collaboratively with the wider Transformation, HR, IT, and client-facing teams. They will also be responsible for ensuring the team and wider business understand the new systems and processes, working with the Aztec academy and the communications team to educate and get appropriate buy-in. Key areas of focus: Replacing the current financial reporting and time recording system with Workday. In doing so, will focus on: Process Standardization and Optimization Finance Reporting and Analytics Data Governance and Security Compliance and Regulatory Requirements Vendor and Contract Management Budget and Forecasting Audit and Internal Controls Employee Training and Development Candidate Profile: +8 years of extensive experience managing complex change processes Experience implementing a new ERP system; Workday specific experience is advantageous Strong understanding of finance processes and systems, with expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting Detail-focused designer and implementer of process and control upgrades with experience working sensitively with an incumbent team Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely Experience working with cross-functional teams and driving process improvements in a complex organizational environment Professional services background We will provide training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients are at the heart of what we do.

Aztec is creating the next generation of payment infrastructure in order to build a fair and open financial ecosystem for everyone. To achieve our mission, we are scaling existing blockchains such as Ethereum to 100's of millions of users. Aztec was founded in 2017 after graduating from the Entrepreneur First accelerator. Our team is built up of world class engineers, cryptographers and PHD that have worked at Zcash, Betfair, Triptease, TripNotice and Google. The company has just secured its Series A funding and is growing quickly. from 13 to 25 people over the next year. Our investors include Consensys, a_capital, Libertus and major US VC's yet to be announced. We are seeking engineers, developers and designers who want to work at the cutting edge of cryptography and web technology to join us to help re-invent payments. About the role: As a solidity engineer you will be focussed on writing our Rollup smart contracts and bridge contracts to L1 DeFi protocols. Your responsibilities will include: Working with the product team to write L1 smart contracts that integrate new DeFi protocols into the rollup, e.g Uniswap V3, Curve, AAVE etc. Improving the gas efficiency of our verifier and rollup contracts Requirements: 3 - 5 years of experience writing battle tested Solidity contracts 2+ years of typescript experience Excellent working knowledge of how DeFi protocols work, and best solidity practices A passion for DeFi Demonstrable projects showing clean Solidity code A high degree of focus on code quality and reducing complexity A passion for blockchain, it's potential, and what we're trying to achieve - 25 days holiday + bank holidays Flexible hours Part remote Equipment Equity 30 minute phone screen Take home technical test Pairing Session + Team Lunch (If in UK) Solidity, Ethereum, TypescriptSolidity, Typescript, C++