Sector: Commercial Type: Permanent Contact: Paul McDonnell Job Published: 1 day ago My client's global head office in London is a leading global brokerage of freight and commodities. They are the world's largest broker on dry freight futures, and have a strong presence across the bulk commodities, metals, and energy markets. They were the first brokerage to trade in the cleared market on iron ore and later coking coal futures, they also maintain a strong position in broking steel futures on all exchanges, as well as fuel oil, base metals, fertilisers, and tanker freight. They are extremely proud of their innovative ethos, having been first mover on a number of products, most recently on the cobalt and air freight futures markets. Not only do they provide excellent brokerage services, but also data services via their App, FIS Live, other data services, as well as education to help those entering new markets. They have expanded via their network of trading associates and branch offices to offer coverage of derivative and physical shipping markets in London, New York, Houston, Dubai, Mumbai, Athens, Copenhagen, Geneva, Singapore and Shanghai. Through their global network, they offer full brokerage services, trade execution and in-depth market intelligence and data for freight and commodities, as well as providing physical ship and cargo services. Their expertise in managing credit and counterparty risk provides a vital competitive advantage while enabling clients to trade with confidence. The Role and Benefits They have an exciting opportunity for a Commodity Broker in their London office. This is a mid level role for a dynamic individual who has a passion for the financial markets. You will be personable, tenacious and a natural networker, having a proactive approach to generating leads and securing new business. In addition, you will be well organised, highly analytical and thrive in a fast moving environment with a flat management structure. You are able to work under your own initiative as well as being an excellent team player. Key responsibilities Promote their company; providing market intelligence and analysis to clients Arrange trades via voice broking on and behalf of clients Ensure all trades are executed on a non advice / execution only basis Reconcile and enter trades in Trade Manager and/or relevant exchange as necessary Maintain and enhance existing client relationships, making regular contact and tracking daily trading activities Proactively solicit feedback from industry participants via trade calls, surveys, industry events, trade shows and conferences Produce a daily/weekly update of market prices, market direction for international desks On board new clients following correct Compliance and Operations procedures; regularly assess client needs and financial conditions to identify internal cross selling opportunities Understand the desk's business strategy; identify and seize new business opportunities relating to trends, future markets, products and clients Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require Risk related responsibilities Understand regulation within the evolving regulatory landscape Support a risk and compliance aware culture and comply with FIS company policies; exercise judgement and act with integrity, due care, skill and diligence and be open and cooperative with the FCA, other regulators and exchanges Ensure full awareness of and adhere to internal policies that relate to the role or any relevant other activities Observe standards of market conduct and ensure understanding and adherence to all regulatory, exchange or clearing house requirements applicable to role Requirements Experience in any of the commodity markets in which they operate - preferred Sound knowledge of underlying markets and technical aspects of broking - essential Demonstrate experience as a broker covering commercial clients (financial markets) - essential Deep understanding of price risk management - essential Strong client focus; personable and engaging building relationships and networks wherever possible - essential Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues - essential Tenacious and thrives in a pressurised environment - essential Team orientated; works well with others and diverse groups / personalities - essential; excellent attention to detail; strong analytical and numeracy skills - essential Exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times, establishing and developing all business relationships (internal and external stakeholders) based on respect, integrity & dignity Benefits Competitive salary and discretionary bonus Private healthcare and life assurance scheme Employee Assistance Programme 25 days holiday Season ticket travel loan Cycle to work scheme Learning & Development / CPD opportunities Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. 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Dec 12, 2025
Full time
Sector: Commercial Type: Permanent Contact: Paul McDonnell Job Published: 1 day ago My client's global head office in London is a leading global brokerage of freight and commodities. They are the world's largest broker on dry freight futures, and have a strong presence across the bulk commodities, metals, and energy markets. They were the first brokerage to trade in the cleared market on iron ore and later coking coal futures, they also maintain a strong position in broking steel futures on all exchanges, as well as fuel oil, base metals, fertilisers, and tanker freight. They are extremely proud of their innovative ethos, having been first mover on a number of products, most recently on the cobalt and air freight futures markets. Not only do they provide excellent brokerage services, but also data services via their App, FIS Live, other data services, as well as education to help those entering new markets. They have expanded via their network of trading associates and branch offices to offer coverage of derivative and physical shipping markets in London, New York, Houston, Dubai, Mumbai, Athens, Copenhagen, Geneva, Singapore and Shanghai. Through their global network, they offer full brokerage services, trade execution and in-depth market intelligence and data for freight and commodities, as well as providing physical ship and cargo services. Their expertise in managing credit and counterparty risk provides a vital competitive advantage while enabling clients to trade with confidence. The Role and Benefits They have an exciting opportunity for a Commodity Broker in their London office. This is a mid level role for a dynamic individual who has a passion for the financial markets. You will be personable, tenacious and a natural networker, having a proactive approach to generating leads and securing new business. In addition, you will be well organised, highly analytical and thrive in a fast moving environment with a flat management structure. You are able to work under your own initiative as well as being an excellent team player. Key responsibilities Promote their company; providing market intelligence and analysis to clients Arrange trades via voice broking on and behalf of clients Ensure all trades are executed on a non advice / execution only basis Reconcile and enter trades in Trade Manager and/or relevant exchange as necessary Maintain and enhance existing client relationships, making regular contact and tracking daily trading activities Proactively solicit feedback from industry participants via trade calls, surveys, industry events, trade shows and conferences Produce a daily/weekly update of market prices, market direction for international desks On board new clients following correct Compliance and Operations procedures; regularly assess client needs and financial conditions to identify internal cross selling opportunities Understand the desk's business strategy; identify and seize new business opportunities relating to trends, future markets, products and clients Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require Risk related responsibilities Understand regulation within the evolving regulatory landscape Support a risk and compliance aware culture and comply with FIS company policies; exercise judgement and act with integrity, due care, skill and diligence and be open and cooperative with the FCA, other regulators and exchanges Ensure full awareness of and adhere to internal policies that relate to the role or any relevant other activities Observe standards of market conduct and ensure understanding and adherence to all regulatory, exchange or clearing house requirements applicable to role Requirements Experience in any of the commodity markets in which they operate - preferred Sound knowledge of underlying markets and technical aspects of broking - essential Demonstrate experience as a broker covering commercial clients (financial markets) - essential Deep understanding of price risk management - essential Strong client focus; personable and engaging building relationships and networks wherever possible - essential Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues - essential Tenacious and thrives in a pressurised environment - essential Team orientated; works well with others and diverse groups / personalities - essential; excellent attention to detail; strong analytical and numeracy skills - essential Exhibit professional and ethical conduct at all times, establishing and developing all business relationships (internal and external stakeholders) based on respect, integrity & dignity Benefits Competitive salary and discretionary bonus Private healthcare and life assurance scheme Employee Assistance Programme 25 days holiday Season ticket travel loan Cycle to work scheme Learning & Development / CPD opportunities Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business. 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Contract type : Permanent Location : London or Newcastle office with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office in line with our hybrid working policy Salary : Newcastle salary: c.£77,000, London salary: c.£86,000 (higher base salaries may be available for exceptional candidates) + civil service pension scheme About the role Senior IT Audit Managers play a vital role in making sure we deliver high quality external IT audit work to support financial audit teams in providing effective accountability and scrutiny. Senior IT Audit Managers will manage specialist IT audit teams across a wide range of audits, covering complex ERP and other systems significant to financial reporting across our audited entities. Taking the lead for a large central government department and a range of public organisations, the Senior IT Audit Managers will manage, support and motivate their specialist teams to deliver IT audit work that is both high quality and delivers value to help improve public services. How to apply To be considered for this role, please submit the following by the deadline of Sunday 7 December: • An up-to-date CV • A covering letter setting out briefly how you meet the candidate specification for the role (max. 1000 words) Selection process • Telephone interview - w/c 1st December • Timed technical exercise - w/c 8 December • Panel interview, including presentation - w/c 15 December Nationality Requirements: • UK nationals • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK • nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Equal opportunities and diversity Disability and Reasonable Adjustments Applicants with a disability who wish their application to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme should confirm this when submitting their application. Under this scheme we guarantee an interview to an applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for the role. You should also let our HR team know if you wish us to consider any Reasonable Adjustments at any stage of the process (HR Service Desk ( ). Responsibilities Your key responsibilities will be across the following areas: •Supporting the Director, IT Audit in the development of IT audit within the NAO •Supporting the development and planning of the annual programme of IT audit work and monitoring the delivery of that IT audit plan through good project and budget management •Delivery of specific IT audit engagements •Development of quality IT audit within the NAO •Assisting with review and updating of the overall IT audit development strategy •Assisting with developing IT audit skills of both IT Audit Specialists and financial audit teams on IT audit matters, with a focus on major ERP solutions e.g. Oracle, SAP, Workday •In conjunction with the Director, IT Audit and Senior IT Audit Managers, reviewing the outcome of the annual audit quality review processes and then developing appropriate responses to ensure that any quality related issues are effectively responded to on a timely basis and our System of Quality Management updated, maintained and upheld. •Designing, developing, planning and delivering a programme of IT Audit Specialist training •Providing insight on IT matters to the wider office e.g. through such means as lunch and learn sessions, developing guidance notes, attending team meetings •Assisting in developing IT audit approaches that respond to new and emerging technologies and related risks arising from IT •Assisting in the review and development of the NAO s IT audit approach, and supporting tools and documentation, to ensure that the approach remains current and delivers the highest quality audit in an efficient and effective way e.g. annual and ad hoc update of standardised audit responses to risks arising from IT. Supporting the planning and delivery of the annual IT audit work programme • Responsible for a portfolio of IT audits, with overall responsibility for ensuring the provision of appropriate IT support to that portfolio and the delivery of high-quality IT audit work. • Working with the Senior IT Audit Managers to: develop an annual plan of IT audit work to be delivered; to develop the resourcing plan to support the delivery of the annual plan; to ensure appropriate processes are in place to monitor quality and delivery of the annual IT audit plan and to respond proactively to any delivery or quality issues arising • Collaborating with our Data Operations Team and AI and Data & Analytics Team who together with the IT Audit Team form the Digital Financial Audit Function, to ensure that the wider NAO is provided with guidance on how to use technology to ensure the most effective delivery of IT audit work that adds the most value at least cost. Delivery of specific IT audit engagements • Working with individual financial audit teams to scope and plan the IT audit work that needs to be done to support testing of automated controls and / or IT dependent manual controls plus supporting general IT controls work i.e. mitigate identified risks arising from IT in relation to financial statement audit; • Establish and build excellent relations with audited bodies staff i.e. briefing on the IT audit work to be done and the reason for doing this, on-going engagement and maintenance of those relations with a view to adding value at all levels, including at senior levels e.g. C-Suite / Those Charged With Governance. • Hands-on involvement in all aspects of the delivery of audit work, including: management of the IT Audit team; requesting and gathering sufficient and appropriate audit evidence; development and coaching of staff; review of IT audit work to ensure it meets high quality standards; reaching conclusions on the level of assurance that can be obtained over IT controls / whether the risks have been mitigated based on outcome of testing. • Drafting reports for both audited body staff (including Those Charged With Governance) and the financial audit team to communicate the results and possible impact from IT audit testing and to address any issues arising with proposed recommendations for enhancement to controls and processes. Skills required Skills and Experience Essential •Strong understanding of how IT audit supports the financial audit and the factors that ensure high quality IT audit work •Proven technical skills on the audit of IT systems. We would be looking for technical strength (in the context of the financial audit) particularly in Oracle eBS, Fusion, or in SAP with additional experience in some of the following: Active Directory, Azure AD / Entra ID, Unix, Microsoft Dynamics, SQL •Experience of both hands-on delivery of IT audit work and acting as first stage reviewer to ensure quality IT audit work, pre-empting challenges arising from second-stage, internal and external quality reviews •Exceptional project management skills, able to deliver high quality IT audit work efficiently while ensuring the welfare of your teams •Experience of working with and advising financial audit teams, interpreting the results of IT audit work (whether from internal or external third-party) assurances •Experience of drafting reports for client management on matters arising from IT audit work done •Experience of working with senior level client IT management •Experience in developing and delivering training on IT audit and related matters •Understanding of end-to-end business processes (e.g. Order to Cash; Purchase to Pay; Record to Report, Hire to Retire) and how IT systems and controls fit into and add / mitigate risk in these processes •Experience of testing IT dependent controls, particularly as part of end-to-end business processes (e.g. SOx testing) •Experience of identifying, documenting, evaluating and testing supporting general IT controls required to support the effective operation of IT-dependent controls. Desirable •Strong relationship management and influencing skills to maximise the influence of our work with external clients and stakeholders •Collaborative, engages well with colleagues at all levels, and invests in their development and the wider success of the organisation •Experience of designing, developing and implementing initiatives to improve audit quality Attributes •Intellectual curiosity, especially about technology and business process related matters •Work co-operatively, collaboratively and inclusively as part of a team •Positive can do attitude showing drive and determination to overcome obstacles, resistance or challenges in order to achieve goals •Good communication skills and ability to flex these/interpret complex IT issues to address the various audiences from junior audit staff through to senior level client and internal staff •Ability to manage upwards, keeping the Director, IT Audit apprised of all relevant matters at an appropriate frequency and drawing on and managing their time appropriately •Commitment to personal development and keeping technical skills up to date •Be an excellent role model, able to motivate and inspire individuals and teams to deliver to the best of their abilities while demonstrating the NAO s core values and behaviours •Act as a mentor to team members providing desk training and pastoral support in assisting them to achieve their personal and professional development objectives . click apply for full job details
Dec 11, 2025
Full time
Contract type : Permanent Location : London or Newcastle office with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office in line with our hybrid working policy Salary : Newcastle salary: c.£77,000, London salary: c.£86,000 (higher base salaries may be available for exceptional candidates) + civil service pension scheme About the role Senior IT Audit Managers play a vital role in making sure we deliver high quality external IT audit work to support financial audit teams in providing effective accountability and scrutiny. Senior IT Audit Managers will manage specialist IT audit teams across a wide range of audits, covering complex ERP and other systems significant to financial reporting across our audited entities. Taking the lead for a large central government department and a range of public organisations, the Senior IT Audit Managers will manage, support and motivate their specialist teams to deliver IT audit work that is both high quality and delivers value to help improve public services. How to apply To be considered for this role, please submit the following by the deadline of Sunday 7 December: • An up-to-date CV • A covering letter setting out briefly how you meet the candidate specification for the role (max. 1000 words) Selection process • Telephone interview - w/c 1st December • Timed technical exercise - w/c 8 December • Panel interview, including presentation - w/c 15 December Nationality Requirements: • UK nationals • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK • nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with (or eligible for) status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Equal opportunities and diversity Disability and Reasonable Adjustments Applicants with a disability who wish their application to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme should confirm this when submitting their application. Under this scheme we guarantee an interview to an applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for the role. You should also let our HR team know if you wish us to consider any Reasonable Adjustments at any stage of the process (HR Service Desk ( ). Responsibilities Your key responsibilities will be across the following areas: •Supporting the Director, IT Audit in the development of IT audit within the NAO •Supporting the development and planning of the annual programme of IT audit work and monitoring the delivery of that IT audit plan through good project and budget management •Delivery of specific IT audit engagements •Development of quality IT audit within the NAO •Assisting with review and updating of the overall IT audit development strategy •Assisting with developing IT audit skills of both IT Audit Specialists and financial audit teams on IT audit matters, with a focus on major ERP solutions e.g. Oracle, SAP, Workday •In conjunction with the Director, IT Audit and Senior IT Audit Managers, reviewing the outcome of the annual audit quality review processes and then developing appropriate responses to ensure that any quality related issues are effectively responded to on a timely basis and our System of Quality Management updated, maintained and upheld. •Designing, developing, planning and delivering a programme of IT Audit Specialist training •Providing insight on IT matters to the wider office e.g. through such means as lunch and learn sessions, developing guidance notes, attending team meetings •Assisting in developing IT audit approaches that respond to new and emerging technologies and related risks arising from IT •Assisting in the review and development of the NAO s IT audit approach, and supporting tools and documentation, to ensure that the approach remains current and delivers the highest quality audit in an efficient and effective way e.g. annual and ad hoc update of standardised audit responses to risks arising from IT. Supporting the planning and delivery of the annual IT audit work programme • Responsible for a portfolio of IT audits, with overall responsibility for ensuring the provision of appropriate IT support to that portfolio and the delivery of high-quality IT audit work. • Working with the Senior IT Audit Managers to: develop an annual plan of IT audit work to be delivered; to develop the resourcing plan to support the delivery of the annual plan; to ensure appropriate processes are in place to monitor quality and delivery of the annual IT audit plan and to respond proactively to any delivery or quality issues arising • Collaborating with our Data Operations Team and AI and Data & Analytics Team who together with the IT Audit Team form the Digital Financial Audit Function, to ensure that the wider NAO is provided with guidance on how to use technology to ensure the most effective delivery of IT audit work that adds the most value at least cost. Delivery of specific IT audit engagements • Working with individual financial audit teams to scope and plan the IT audit work that needs to be done to support testing of automated controls and / or IT dependent manual controls plus supporting general IT controls work i.e. mitigate identified risks arising from IT in relation to financial statement audit; • Establish and build excellent relations with audited bodies staff i.e. briefing on the IT audit work to be done and the reason for doing this, on-going engagement and maintenance of those relations with a view to adding value at all levels, including at senior levels e.g. C-Suite / Those Charged With Governance. • Hands-on involvement in all aspects of the delivery of audit work, including: management of the IT Audit team; requesting and gathering sufficient and appropriate audit evidence; development and coaching of staff; review of IT audit work to ensure it meets high quality standards; reaching conclusions on the level of assurance that can be obtained over IT controls / whether the risks have been mitigated based on outcome of testing. • Drafting reports for both audited body staff (including Those Charged With Governance) and the financial audit team to communicate the results and possible impact from IT audit testing and to address any issues arising with proposed recommendations for enhancement to controls and processes. Skills required Skills and Experience Essential •Strong understanding of how IT audit supports the financial audit and the factors that ensure high quality IT audit work •Proven technical skills on the audit of IT systems. We would be looking for technical strength (in the context of the financial audit) particularly in Oracle eBS, Fusion, or in SAP with additional experience in some of the following: Active Directory, Azure AD / Entra ID, Unix, Microsoft Dynamics, SQL •Experience of both hands-on delivery of IT audit work and acting as first stage reviewer to ensure quality IT audit work, pre-empting challenges arising from second-stage, internal and external quality reviews •Exceptional project management skills, able to deliver high quality IT audit work efficiently while ensuring the welfare of your teams •Experience of working with and advising financial audit teams, interpreting the results of IT audit work (whether from internal or external third-party) assurances •Experience of drafting reports for client management on matters arising from IT audit work done •Experience of working with senior level client IT management •Experience in developing and delivering training on IT audit and related matters •Understanding of end-to-end business processes (e.g. Order to Cash; Purchase to Pay; Record to Report, Hire to Retire) and how IT systems and controls fit into and add / mitigate risk in these processes •Experience of testing IT dependent controls, particularly as part of end-to-end business processes (e.g. SOx testing) •Experience of identifying, documenting, evaluating and testing supporting general IT controls required to support the effective operation of IT-dependent controls. Desirable •Strong relationship management and influencing skills to maximise the influence of our work with external clients and stakeholders •Collaborative, engages well with colleagues at all levels, and invests in their development and the wider success of the organisation •Experience of designing, developing and implementing initiatives to improve audit quality Attributes •Intellectual curiosity, especially about technology and business process related matters •Work co-operatively, collaboratively and inclusively as part of a team •Positive can do attitude showing drive and determination to overcome obstacles, resistance or challenges in order to achieve goals •Good communication skills and ability to flex these/interpret complex IT issues to address the various audiences from junior audit staff through to senior level client and internal staff •Ability to manage upwards, keeping the Director, IT Audit apprised of all relevant matters at an appropriate frequency and drawing on and managing their time appropriately •Commitment to personal development and keeping technical skills up to date •Be an excellent role model, able to motivate and inspire individuals and teams to deliver to the best of their abilities while demonstrating the NAO s core values and behaviours •Act as a mentor to team members providing desk training and pastoral support in assisting them to achieve their personal and professional development objectives . click apply for full job details
Senior Delivery Lead Band B/PR3 Salary - £72,800 Hybrid - 2/3 days in Coventry or Manchester office Want to change the world? Choose a career that makes a difference At The Co-operative Bank we're proud to be different. We're proud ofour values and ethics, and our unique, customer-led Ethical Policy that shapes everything we do. Born out of the co-operative movement over 150 years ago, you could say that doing the right thing has always been our thing. We don't just help people with their money, but help people fight for justice and the causes they care about. We put people at the heart of every decision we make and there's never been a more important time for our Bank to stand up for the causes that matter most to our customers, colleagues and partner organisations. Join us and help us continue to make progress in environmental and societal change, all with the UK's original ethical bank. We promote a hybrid working environment, which means you will work at either our office in Manchester or Coventry 2-3 times a week and then remotely from home. To enable you to work from home, you will need have a suitable office set up which includes a desk and a chair in a location which is free from the interruptions of day-to-day life. The role: As The Co-operative Bank and Coventry Building Society come together as one organisation, we are embarking on an exciting period of integration and transformation. This role will play a key part in overseeing and driving the definition, planning, direction and delivery of medium to large scale integration projects, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and organisational objectives. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered to agreed time, cost and quality standards, supporting a seamless transition and laying the foundation for further strategic initiatives in the year ahead. Key Accountabilities: Define and deliver project objectives - Establish and agree project deliverables, critical success factors, and measurable outcomes to enable effective planning, execution, and benefit realisation. Engage and align stakeholders - Collaborate with Project Sponsors, IT leaders, and Delivery Leads to define change requirements, ensure business readiness, and maintain strong relationships for effective issue resolution. Ensure financial and supplier control - Oversee budgets, forecasts, and 3rd party cost models, driving value for money through rigorous cost management and supplier performance oversight. Maintain governance and delivery standards - Manage projects in line with approved methodologies and governance frameworks, ensuring proactive RAIDDA management to deliver agreed outcomes on time, within scope, and budget. Plan and support implementation - Develop and maintain project plans, manage handover to business-as-usual, and capture ongoing IT run costs to support sustainable delivery and benefit realisation. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required: Project Management - Demonstrable experience delivering £1m-£2m projects using Waterfall and Agile; project management qualification desirable. Technical Delivery - Strong track record managing technical projects and 3rd party suppliers in large, complex, and ideally regulated environments (financial services preferred). Governance & Planning - Good knowledge of project governance, frameworks, and risk/issue control; skilled in planning and tracking with Microsoft Project. Leadership & Communication - Proven ability to lead virtual teams with strong stakeholder engagement, influencing, and presentation skills at senior levels. Commercial & Customer Focus - Solid financial and cost management skills with awareness of commercial, legislative, and regulatory requirements; promotes a strong customer-focused culture. What You Can Expect From Us: Flexible and home working options 27 days holiday rising to 30 with service, plus opportunity to buy 5 extra days Competitive pension with up to 10% employer contribution Income protection / life assurance Commitment from employers on continued learning & development Wellbeing support offers mental health support, physiotherapy, GP's for both you and your family. 2 paid days for volunteering per year 'MyReward' corporate discount for over 800 retailers and Cycle to Work Scheme. Family friendly policies and supportive working environment Colleague network groups committed to inclusion and diversity within our Bank. We can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK at this time. Our Bank is passionate and committed to continuing to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment where all colleagues can fulfil their potential. At the beginning of the year, The Co-operative Bank officially became part of the Coventry Building Society Group. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues. If you require more information or this document in a different format, please contact As a reputable employer regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, all offers of employment for this role are subject to a series of background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks. Rated by Morningstar Sustainalytics in the Regional Banks sub-industry with a score of 11.2 as of 14 January 2025.
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Senior Delivery Lead Band B/PR3 Salary - £72,800 Hybrid - 2/3 days in Coventry or Manchester office Want to change the world? Choose a career that makes a difference At The Co-operative Bank we're proud to be different. We're proud ofour values and ethics, and our unique, customer-led Ethical Policy that shapes everything we do. Born out of the co-operative movement over 150 years ago, you could say that doing the right thing has always been our thing. We don't just help people with their money, but help people fight for justice and the causes they care about. We put people at the heart of every decision we make and there's never been a more important time for our Bank to stand up for the causes that matter most to our customers, colleagues and partner organisations. Join us and help us continue to make progress in environmental and societal change, all with the UK's original ethical bank. We promote a hybrid working environment, which means you will work at either our office in Manchester or Coventry 2-3 times a week and then remotely from home. To enable you to work from home, you will need have a suitable office set up which includes a desk and a chair in a location which is free from the interruptions of day-to-day life. The role: As The Co-operative Bank and Coventry Building Society come together as one organisation, we are embarking on an exciting period of integration and transformation. This role will play a key part in overseeing and driving the definition, planning, direction and delivery of medium to large scale integration projects, ensuring alignment with stakeholder expectations and organisational objectives. The successful candidate will ensure projects are delivered to agreed time, cost and quality standards, supporting a seamless transition and laying the foundation for further strategic initiatives in the year ahead. Key Accountabilities: Define and deliver project objectives - Establish and agree project deliverables, critical success factors, and measurable outcomes to enable effective planning, execution, and benefit realisation. Engage and align stakeholders - Collaborate with Project Sponsors, IT leaders, and Delivery Leads to define change requirements, ensure business readiness, and maintain strong relationships for effective issue resolution. Ensure financial and supplier control - Oversee budgets, forecasts, and 3rd party cost models, driving value for money through rigorous cost management and supplier performance oversight. Maintain governance and delivery standards - Manage projects in line with approved methodologies and governance frameworks, ensuring proactive RAIDDA management to deliver agreed outcomes on time, within scope, and budget. Plan and support implementation - Develop and maintain project plans, manage handover to business-as-usual, and capture ongoing IT run costs to support sustainable delivery and benefit realisation. Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required: Project Management - Demonstrable experience delivering £1m-£2m projects using Waterfall and Agile; project management qualification desirable. Technical Delivery - Strong track record managing technical projects and 3rd party suppliers in large, complex, and ideally regulated environments (financial services preferred). Governance & Planning - Good knowledge of project governance, frameworks, and risk/issue control; skilled in planning and tracking with Microsoft Project. Leadership & Communication - Proven ability to lead virtual teams with strong stakeholder engagement, influencing, and presentation skills at senior levels. Commercial & Customer Focus - Solid financial and cost management skills with awareness of commercial, legislative, and regulatory requirements; promotes a strong customer-focused culture. What You Can Expect From Us: Flexible and home working options 27 days holiday rising to 30 with service, plus opportunity to buy 5 extra days Competitive pension with up to 10% employer contribution Income protection / life assurance Commitment from employers on continued learning & development Wellbeing support offers mental health support, physiotherapy, GP's for both you and your family. 2 paid days for volunteering per year 'MyReward' corporate discount for over 800 retailers and Cycle to Work Scheme. Family friendly policies and supportive working environment Colleague network groups committed to inclusion and diversity within our Bank. We can only consider candidates with the right to work in the UK at this time. Our Bank is passionate and committed to continuing to create a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment where all colleagues can fulfil their potential. At the beginning of the year, The Co-operative Bank officially became part of the Coventry Building Society Group. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues. If you require more information or this document in a different format, please contact As a reputable employer regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, all offers of employment for this role are subject to a series of background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks. Rated by Morningstar Sustainalytics in the Regional Banks sub-industry with a score of 11.2 as of 14 January 2025.
Overview A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together. Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right. Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do: Clients Come First - Always Execution Supersedes Intention Together We Win Diversity Improves Results Truth Builds Trust If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you! Responsibilities Responsible for covering Janus Henderson's world class Multi-Asset portfolio management team. Drive the commercial success of existing products through business plan ownership, completion and implementation as well as supporting the team's major growth initiatives Engage with a global business, as Multi-Asset team members are located in London and Denver, and client relationships exist across EMEA, U.S., and APAC. Work closely with Multi-Asset team leadership and internal stakeholders to develop, articulate, and communicate longer-term business plan goals and targets Develop key relationships and work closely with global marketing and global distribution teams to identify commercial opportunities and raise awareness of Multi-Asset solutions capabilities Expertly articulate team philosophy, process, performance/attribution and portfolio positioning to internal and external clients, and continue to evolve communication materials for the various strategies Engage with Portfolio Managers and Investment Risk to ensure that investment strategy aligns with client expectations and guidelines across market environments to provide excellent client experience Be the main point of contact for completing RFPs within the Multi-Asset team, for both existing strategies and new customized solutions, liaising with Multi-Asset and other investment teams to integrate philosophies and investment constraints as well as with other key stakeholders such as the RFP team, Distribution, Compliance, Investment Risk Collaborate with Distribution to drive strategy to support new business and asset retention efforts with key accounts; activities will include internal strategy discussions, pro-active sales engagement, and RFP production for custom or large opportunities Externally, responsibilities will include early to mid-stage client opportunity meetings and presentations, consultant engagement, client reviews and responsibility for developing and maintaining a range of pitch and presentation materials Interpret data and attribution analysis. Work with investment/content writers to edit investment commentaries. Partner with product management to perform appropriate analysis to fully understand the competitive environment and provide recommendations on product fees, minimums and competitive positioning. Represent a range of Multi-Asset strategies at client conferences and investment panels Carry out other duties as assigned Qualifications Degree in a relevant subject such as finance, business, economics or equivalent work experience required Significant multi-asset investment experience as a client portfolio manager, research analyst, portfolio manager, strategist, or equivalent Extensive knowledge of relevant sector/product/instruments for the role Strong knowledge of macro and market trends with the ability to represent strategy views Ability to understand data related to portfolio attribution, contribution and risk measures Strong knowledge of investment products and competitors Data interpretation from institutional sources including: Bloomberg, FactSet, etc. Excellent communication, client relationship management and sales/marketing skills Perceptive and proactive by nature with strong interpersonal skills Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment Ability to set goals, work independently and get results Ability to assimilate complex and varied market data Broad knowledge of financial products Experience with presentation development and delivery Ability to drive ideas from concept to completion through efficient project management and execution Travel as needed Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations Benefits Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen
Dec 10, 2025
Full time
Overview A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it's about investing in a brighter future together. Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right. Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do: Clients Come First - Always Execution Supersedes Intention Together We Win Diversity Improves Results Truth Builds Trust If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you! Responsibilities Responsible for covering Janus Henderson's world class Multi-Asset portfolio management team. Drive the commercial success of existing products through business plan ownership, completion and implementation as well as supporting the team's major growth initiatives Engage with a global business, as Multi-Asset team members are located in London and Denver, and client relationships exist across EMEA, U.S., and APAC. Work closely with Multi-Asset team leadership and internal stakeholders to develop, articulate, and communicate longer-term business plan goals and targets Develop key relationships and work closely with global marketing and global distribution teams to identify commercial opportunities and raise awareness of Multi-Asset solutions capabilities Expertly articulate team philosophy, process, performance/attribution and portfolio positioning to internal and external clients, and continue to evolve communication materials for the various strategies Engage with Portfolio Managers and Investment Risk to ensure that investment strategy aligns with client expectations and guidelines across market environments to provide excellent client experience Be the main point of contact for completing RFPs within the Multi-Asset team, for both existing strategies and new customized solutions, liaising with Multi-Asset and other investment teams to integrate philosophies and investment constraints as well as with other key stakeholders such as the RFP team, Distribution, Compliance, Investment Risk Collaborate with Distribution to drive strategy to support new business and asset retention efforts with key accounts; activities will include internal strategy discussions, pro-active sales engagement, and RFP production for custom or large opportunities Externally, responsibilities will include early to mid-stage client opportunity meetings and presentations, consultant engagement, client reviews and responsibility for developing and maintaining a range of pitch and presentation materials Interpret data and attribution analysis. Work with investment/content writers to edit investment commentaries. Partner with product management to perform appropriate analysis to fully understand the competitive environment and provide recommendations on product fees, minimums and competitive positioning. Represent a range of Multi-Asset strategies at client conferences and investment panels Carry out other duties as assigned Qualifications Degree in a relevant subject such as finance, business, economics or equivalent work experience required Significant multi-asset investment experience as a client portfolio manager, research analyst, portfolio manager, strategist, or equivalent Extensive knowledge of relevant sector/product/instruments for the role Strong knowledge of macro and market trends with the ability to represent strategy views Ability to understand data related to portfolio attribution, contribution and risk measures Strong knowledge of investment products and competitors Data interpretation from institutional sources including: Bloomberg, FactSet, etc. Excellent communication, client relationship management and sales/marketing skills Perceptive and proactive by nature with strong interpersonal skills Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment Ability to set goals, work independently and get results Ability to assimilate complex and varied market data Broad knowledge of financial products Experience with presentation development and delivery Ability to drive ideas from concept to completion through efficient project management and execution Travel as needed Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations Benefits Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more All-inclusive approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services Complimentary subscription to Headspace - the mindfulness app All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen
