Company Description Helping over ten million people around the world manage their savings, retirement plans and life insurance requires a lot of people behind-the-scenes. It's up to us in L&G Group functions - which includes our tech and digital teams, Group Finance, HR, Risk and Corporate Comms to provide the essential support services that all areas of the business need, here in the UK and overseas. Simply put, we enable everyone at Legal & General to do what they do best. That means we're helping to improve our customers' lives, and contributing to the success of the business every day. Job Description We have an amazing opportunity for a Junior ServiceNow Engineer to join us in Hove! You'll be joining a dynamic, hands-on team helping to support technology-based changes within the security environment; playing a key role in the ongoing improvement of the ServiceNow solution used across the L&G business. If you're looking for a role with exposure to IAM and Security then this could be the ideal next move for you! What you'll be doing Maintaining the IAM Service Catalogue as presented to our diverse user base, ensuring workflow is consistent and all approvals are managed in a way that meets rigorous audit standards Partnering with other Engineers, System Admins, Product Owners, customers and suppliers to deliver opportunities to enhance the user experience across Security and IAM processes, tools and automation capabilities Staying abreast of new ServiceNow capabilities, features and functionality, playing a key role in driving continual improvement with a strong focus on enablement - leading to improved customer satisfaction Working with the Business Analysts, System Admins and Product Owners to help deliver user stories required for the IAM team. Gaining an understanding of ITIL and the assorted business processes supported in ServiceNow from an Identity & Access Management perspective Reporting into the Identity and Access Management function, you'll be delivering automated access provisioning and integrating with other core IAM products such as IdentityNow Qualifications What we're looking for Experience of developing ServiceNow Catalogue items, including workflows and approvals. Experience of REST API's and JSON Someone that isn't afraid to ask questions if they are unsure of the solution - the team are more than happy to help Sailpoint experience would be great, but training will be given Understanding of ITIL and the assorted business processes supported in ServiceNow from an Identity & Access management perspective Additional Information When you commit to Legal & General, we'll commit to you too. That means we'll recognise and reward your hard work, your performance and your contribution. If you join us, you'll get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, at least 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme, life assurance, and Income Protection. You can participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice. We're also proud to offer competitive family leave. You'll have the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes. And then there are the many discounts we offer that you can take advantage of - both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online offerings. Legal & General is a leading financial services organisation, named Britain's Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future. We're one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurers.Connecting to form a unique business model which drives value for our customers and society. And enabling our people to create impact through work that is meaningful and valued. If you join us, you'll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel. We strive to be open, mindful, and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. It doesn't matter if you don't meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose. If you're open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Company Description Helping over ten million people around the world manage their savings, retirement plans and life insurance requires a lot of people behind-the-scenes. It's up to us in L&G Group functions - which includes our tech and digital teams, Group Finance, HR, Risk and Corporate Comms to provide the essential support services that all areas of the business need, here in the UK and overseas. Simply put, we enable everyone at Legal & General to do what they do best. That means we're helping to improve our customers' lives, and contributing to the success of the business every day. Job Description We have an amazing opportunity for a Junior ServiceNow Engineer to join us in Hove! You'll be joining a dynamic, hands-on team helping to support technology-based changes within the security environment; playing a key role in the ongoing improvement of the ServiceNow solution used across the L&G business. If you're looking for a role with exposure to IAM and Security then this could be the ideal next move for you! What you'll be doing Maintaining the IAM Service Catalogue as presented to our diverse user base, ensuring workflow is consistent and all approvals are managed in a way that meets rigorous audit standards Partnering with other Engineers, System Admins, Product Owners, customers and suppliers to deliver opportunities to enhance the user experience across Security and IAM processes, tools and automation capabilities Staying abreast of new ServiceNow capabilities, features and functionality, playing a key role in driving continual improvement with a strong focus on enablement - leading to improved customer satisfaction Working with the Business Analysts, System Admins and Product Owners to help deliver user stories required for the IAM team. Gaining an understanding of ITIL and the assorted business processes supported in ServiceNow from an Identity & Access Management perspective Reporting into the Identity and Access Management function, you'll be delivering automated access provisioning and integrating with other core IAM products such as IdentityNow Qualifications What we're looking for Experience of developing ServiceNow Catalogue items, including workflows and approvals. Experience of REST API's and JSON Someone that isn't afraid to ask questions if they are unsure of the solution - the team are more than happy to help Sailpoint experience would be great, but training will be given Understanding of ITIL and the assorted business processes supported in ServiceNow from an Identity & Access management perspective Additional Information When you commit to Legal & General, we'll commit to you too. That means we'll recognise and reward your hard work, your performance and your contribution. If you join us, you'll get access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, at least 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme, life assurance, and Income Protection. You can participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice. We're also proud to offer competitive family leave. You'll have the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes. And then there are the many discounts we offer that you can take advantage of - both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online offerings. Legal & General is a leading financial services organisation, named Britain's Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future. We're one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurers.Connecting to form a unique business model which drives value for our customers and society. And enabling our people to create impact through work that is meaningful and valued. If you join us, you'll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel. We strive to be open, mindful, and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. It doesn't matter if you don't meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose. If you're open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.
Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation. Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues. Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by providing our customers with expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers. Job Purpose To assist the Team Leader in the accurate management and processing of bank, stock and control account reconciliations and custody checking in line with agreed parameters and timescales. To act as support for the Administrators within Financial Operations and deputise for the Finance Team Leaders in agreed areas of responsibility Key Accountabilities Perform daily reconciliation processes within agreed parameters for bank, stock and control accounts as defined within Finance. Control and create reports within the reconciliations function to improve efficiency around the business. To report details of any ongoing complex outstanding queries to the Team Leader or Team Manager, as appropriate. To liaise with other departments, banks, custodians or fund managers as appropriate on any complex reconciliation differences to find a resolution and clear outstanding items. To ensure that all trades are accurately custody checked within agreed service standards. To assist others within the Finance Team in the event of holidays/sickness/high workloads to ensure deadlines are achieved and Service Standards are met. To provide reasonable assurance to management that controls are operating effectively, in line with internal procedures and requirements (such as ICOFR) and External Regulatory requirements. This may include liaison with audit when requested by the Team Leader. Identify improvements and document procedural updates within Financial Operations processes. Assist in projects and prepare ad hoc reports as and when required Benefits of working at Canada Life We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that's regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development. How we work at Canada Life Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward. We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That's why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop. Diversity and inclusion Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we're making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus. "At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all." Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 02, 2024
Full time
Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation. Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues. Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by providing our customers with expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers. Job Purpose To assist the Team Leader in the accurate management and processing of bank, stock and control account reconciliations and custody checking in line with agreed parameters and timescales. To act as support for the Administrators within Financial Operations and deputise for the Finance Team Leaders in agreed areas of responsibility Key Accountabilities Perform daily reconciliation processes within agreed parameters for bank, stock and control accounts as defined within Finance. Control and create reports within the reconciliations function to improve efficiency around the business. To report details of any ongoing complex outstanding queries to the Team Leader or Team Manager, as appropriate. To liaise with other departments, banks, custodians or fund managers as appropriate on any complex reconciliation differences to find a resolution and clear outstanding items. To ensure that all trades are accurately custody checked within agreed service standards. To assist others within the Finance Team in the event of holidays/sickness/high workloads to ensure deadlines are achieved and Service Standards are met. To provide reasonable assurance to management that controls are operating effectively, in line with internal procedures and requirements (such as ICOFR) and External Regulatory requirements. This may include liaison with audit when requested by the Team Leader. Identify improvements and document procedural updates within Financial Operations processes. Assist in projects and prepare ad hoc reports as and when required Benefits of working at Canada Life We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that's regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development. How we work at Canada Life Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward. We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That's why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop. Diversity and inclusion Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we're making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus. "At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all." Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for. JBRP1_UKTJ
Are you looking for a new career opportunity and have you considered working within R&D Tax Incentives and Reliefs? Are you a recent graduate within Tax, Accountancy, Computer Science, Software Development or Science? Help provide support and assistance to our consultants, managers and clients with the preparation of tax relief claims as an Associate R&D Tax Consultant here at Markel. What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us add play your part in something special ! The opportunity: The R&D Tax Consultant role involves meeting with our client's or intermediaries, along with another member of the team, gathering and acquiring relevant information in order for us to help with the preparation of the clients Research & Development tax relief claims. We are able to offer financial support to complete a relevant tax or accountancy qualifications along with relevant study and exam leave which will lead to an additional salary uplift. If you're looking to develop your career further and may have studied for either a Master's Degree or PhD in Science's, Engineering or Technology or you may be qualified or part qualified in tax or accountancy, then this may be the role for you! We can offer you an excellent career path within Markel tax and the wider Markel UK business and support your further studies and qualifications. What you'll be doing: Attending face-to-face meetings or telephone conference calls with intermediaries and/or clients in order to acquire relevant information and documenting the R&D undertaken in the relevant financial period Taking ownership of a wide and varied UK based client and intermediary portfolio Documenting and analysing client R&D expenditure Assisting in the drafting of technical and financial reports of client activity for onward submission to HMRC Providing HMRC with detailed technical and financial reports of client activity and dealing with any follow up communication as required The role involves face-to-face meetings with both accountants and clients so the applicant should have client facing experience and the ability to discuss potentially complex tax matters in a simple way Detailing and analysing client R&D expenditure Maintaining contact with clients throughout and beyond the claim process Updating internal reporting systems as to the progress of individual claims Assisting in the preparation of draft corporation tax computations Highlighting to consultants where further information is required in respect of the reports or computations Our must haves: Either a Degree, Master's or PhD in any of the Science's, Engineering, Computer Science, Software Development or experience working within Tax/Accountancy Strong client facing skills and experience and the ability to discuss potentially sophisticated tax matters in a simple way Due to the role involving the preparation of detailed technical reports, outstanding written English skills and strong numerical competence are essential. Any examples of prior report writing experience is helpful at interview! You'll have a willingness to travel across the country for meetings, covering different areas when necessary (travel is funded) Possess a strong desire to build and maintain a portfolio of accountants and clients An interest in becoming an experienced adviser in a niche area of UK taxation A willingness to work with clients across the UK and the ability to provide outstanding client service Who we are: Avencia Consulting are an RPO who provide a recruitment service to our client Markel International. Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further What's in it for you: A great starting salary plus quarterly bonus & strong benefits package 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that! Are you ready to play your part? Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Are you looking for a new career opportunity and have you considered working within R&D Tax Incentives and Reliefs? Are you a recent graduate within Tax, Accountancy, Computer Science, Software Development or Science? Help provide support and assistance to our consultants, managers and clients with the preparation of tax relief claims as an Associate R&D Tax Consultant here at Markel. What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us add play your part in something special ! The opportunity: The R&D Tax Consultant role involves meeting with our client's or intermediaries, along with another member of the team, gathering and acquiring relevant information in order for us to help with the preparation of the clients Research & Development tax relief claims. We are able to offer financial support to complete a relevant tax or accountancy qualifications along with relevant study and exam leave which will lead to an additional salary uplift. If you're looking to develop your career further and may have studied for either a Master's Degree or PhD in Science's, Engineering or Technology or you may be qualified or part qualified in tax or accountancy, then this may be the role for you! We can offer you an excellent career path within Markel tax and the wider Markel UK business and support your further studies and qualifications. What you'll be doing: Attending face-to-face meetings or telephone conference calls with intermediaries and/or clients in order to acquire relevant information and documenting the R&D undertaken in the relevant financial period Taking ownership of a wide and varied UK based client and intermediary portfolio Documenting and analysing client R&D expenditure Assisting in the drafting of technical and financial reports of client activity for onward submission to HMRC Providing HMRC with detailed technical and financial reports of client activity and dealing with any follow up communication as required The role involves face-to-face meetings with both accountants and clients so the applicant should have client facing experience and the ability to discuss potentially complex tax matters in a simple way Detailing and analysing client R&D expenditure Maintaining contact with clients throughout and beyond the claim process Updating internal reporting systems as to the progress of individual claims Assisting in the preparation of draft corporation tax computations Highlighting to consultants where further information is required in respect of the reports or computations Our must haves: Either a Degree, Master's or PhD in any of the Science's, Engineering, Computer Science, Software Development or experience working within Tax/Accountancy Strong client facing skills and experience and the ability to discuss potentially sophisticated tax matters in a simple way Due to the role involving the preparation of detailed technical reports, outstanding written English skills and strong numerical competence are essential. Any examples of prior report writing experience is helpful at interview! You'll have a willingness to travel across the country for meetings, covering different areas when necessary (travel is funded) Possess a strong desire to build and maintain a portfolio of accountants and clients An interest in becoming an experienced adviser in a niche area of UK taxation A willingness to work with clients across the UK and the ability to provide outstanding client service Who we are: Avencia Consulting are an RPO who provide a recruitment service to our client Markel International. Markel Corporation (NYSE - MKL) a Fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people We win together We strive for better We enjoy the everyday We think further What's in it for you: A great starting salary plus quarterly bonus & strong benefits package 25 days paid holiday plus Bank Holidays, with the opportunity to buy / sell extra leave Fantastic company pension scheme, private medical and dental cover, life assurance, travel insurance cover, income protection, season ticket loan as well as other great benefits on offer There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we can provide the support needed to do just that! Are you ready to play your part? Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Markel celebrates the value of a diverse workforce that brings experience and expertise from a wide variety of backgrounds and life circumstances. Whatever your background, if you feel you meet the requirements of this role then we want to hear from you. We are also happy to consider candidates who are looking for flexible working patterns. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with all reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions if successful.
Job Title: Senior Actuary (BPA Pricing) Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation. Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues. Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by providing our customers with expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers. Job Purpose There is an opportunity for a qualified actuary to join the bulk annuity pricing team. Successful applicants will be responsible for providing pricing recommendations and working with the wider BPA team to achieve annual new business targets. Key Accountabilities - Responsible for quotations and providing pricing recommendations for bulk annuity buy-ins and buy-outs- Liaising with investment front office to identify suitable assets to support bulk annuity transactions- Team working with reinsurance actuaries to ensure reinsurance appropriately incorporated within quotations- Reviewing legal agreements and contributing to contract negotiations with external stakeholders- Supporting business development and relationship management- Contributing to the development of Canada Life's pricing bases and pricing models that adhere to Canada Life's risk tolerances and are scalable for future growth- Managing stakeholders and ensuring compliance with risk governance- Keeping abreast of industry issues and developments to ensure the business processes and strategies are in line with the industry- Provide appropriate support to managers and others to implement recommendations/facilitate change to support the requirements of the business Desired Knowledge / Experience / Skills - Strong knowledge of UK Defined Benefit pensions - Familiarity with bulk annuity market and products- Understanding of capital modelling and profit testing- Experience of managing stakeholders- Strong communication skills (able to communicate technical issues to senior people including non-actuaries)- Understanding and ability to implement/maintain an actuarial control framework- Qualified actuary Benefits of working at Canada Life We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that's regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development. How we work at Canada Life Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward. We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That's why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop. Diversity and inclusion Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we're making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus. "At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all." Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Senior Actuary (BPA Pricing) Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation. Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues. Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by providing our customers with expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers. Job Purpose There is an opportunity for a qualified actuary to join the bulk annuity pricing team. Successful applicants will be responsible for providing pricing recommendations and working with the wider BPA team to achieve annual new business targets. Key Accountabilities - Responsible for quotations and providing pricing recommendations for bulk annuity buy-ins and buy-outs- Liaising with investment front office to identify suitable assets to support bulk annuity transactions- Team working with reinsurance actuaries to ensure reinsurance appropriately incorporated within quotations- Reviewing legal agreements and contributing to contract negotiations with external stakeholders- Supporting business development and relationship management- Contributing to the development of Canada Life's pricing bases and pricing models that adhere to Canada Life's risk tolerances and are scalable for future growth- Managing stakeholders and ensuring compliance with risk governance- Keeping abreast of industry issues and developments to ensure the business processes and strategies are in line with the industry- Provide appropriate support to managers and others to implement recommendations/facilitate change to support the requirements of the business Desired Knowledge / Experience / Skills - Strong knowledge of UK Defined Benefit pensions - Familiarity with bulk annuity market and products- Understanding of capital modelling and profit testing- Experience of managing stakeholders- Strong communication skills (able to communicate technical issues to senior people including non-actuaries)- Understanding and ability to implement/maintain an actuarial control framework- Qualified actuary Benefits of working at Canada Life We believe in recognising and rewarding our people, so we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that's regularly reviewed. As a Canada Life UK colleague, you'll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including a generous pension and bonus scheme, along with, income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance. We have a fantastic number of other benefits and support services as well as regular personal and professional development. How we work at Canada Life Our culture is unique and incredibly important to us. We care about doing the right thing for our people, customers and community and helping others to build better futures. Our blueprint behaviours shape and influence how we work, and are central to the relationships we have with others. Every day we are encouraged to be more curious, own the outcome, face into things together and find a way forward. We want colleagues to have rewarding careers with us so we invest in the development of our people, technology and workplaces. That's why we offer a range of training, flexible working and opportunities to grow and develop. Diversity and inclusion Building an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce where everyone can feel they belong and achieve their potential regardless of gender, ethnicity or any other characteristic is a key commitment for us. We are proud of the progress we're making in DEI, and we continue for it to be a significant focus. "At Canada Life we believe in the power of great people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives coming together to build better futures. Emerging talent is crucial to our growth and creating an environment that continues to inspire us all." Nick Harding, Chief People Officer, Canada Life UK We appreciate that everyone has different work and life responsibilities. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements, including part time, for any of our roles should this be a requirement for.
The Role This is your opportunity to join Teneo's growing Financial Advisory team in Cardiff working alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies on some of their most challenging strategic issues. As a Manager within Financial Advisory you will be exposed to a wide variety of projects within a highly commercial, client focused environment. You will work on high profile assignments ranging from insolvency to advising on the restructuring and financial turnarounds for high profile mid-market, national and international clients. This represents a truly exciting time for the Financial Advisory team. Following the sale of the Deloitte Restructuring business to Teneo in June 2021, the Financial Advisory business continues to grow across multiple disciplines and international locations. This growth will provide fantastic opportunities to rapidly develop your career on a structured path. As a Manager in the team, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors, Managing Directors and Senior Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. Key aspects of the role will include: Client Service - Being part of and leading project teams advising corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders on Restructuring Advisory, Contingency Planning and Insolvency projects. Business Development - Playing an active role in the team's business development and targeting activities, developing your network in the financial advisory market. People and Leadership - Manage, coach and provide guidance and support to team members, helping to support talent development and foster an inclusive environment. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty. Key Responsibilities Client Service Assist with project managing parts of the engagement and appointments, providing support to the Director / Managing Director (or often directly Senior Managing Director) in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and restructuring plans. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options. Apply an understanding of engagement economics, financial and risk management. Knowledge Acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continue to develop leadership skills. Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and Leadership Actively support practice and talent development, including on-the-job coaching, mentoring and participation in wider business training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Have a clear understanding of Teneo's commitment to creating a more inclusive culture. Business Development Start to own elements of business development, including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director / Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified. Audit, Tax, Financial advisory, insolvency or transaction experience gained within a professional services company, consultancy firm or bank. Commitment to understanding the restructuring, insolvency and transaction marketplace, its trends, and key players (principals and advisers). Very strong analytical skills, including business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. A basic understanding of insolvency legislation and practice is not a prerequisite but helpful. Logical and methodical approach to problem solving. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong project management and organisational skills. Excellent reporting writing skills, with experience of developing client deliverables. Ability to lead small teams, coach, mentor and develop junior members of the team. About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and rewards including: Market-leading salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
The Role This is your opportunity to join Teneo's growing Financial Advisory team in Cardiff working alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies on some of their most challenging strategic issues. As a Manager within Financial Advisory you will be exposed to a wide variety of projects within a highly commercial, client focused environment. You will work on high profile assignments ranging from insolvency to advising on the restructuring and financial turnarounds for high profile mid-market, national and international clients. This represents a truly exciting time for the Financial Advisory team. Following the sale of the Deloitte Restructuring business to Teneo in June 2021, the Financial Advisory business continues to grow across multiple disciplines and international locations. This growth will provide fantastic opportunities to rapidly develop your career on a structured path. As a Manager in the team, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors, Managing Directors and Senior Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. Key aspects of the role will include: Client Service - Being part of and leading project teams advising corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders on Restructuring Advisory, Contingency Planning and Insolvency projects. Business Development - Playing an active role in the team's business development and targeting activities, developing your network in the financial advisory market. People and Leadership - Manage, coach and provide guidance and support to team members, helping to support talent development and foster an inclusive environment. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty. Key Responsibilities Client Service Assist with project managing parts of the engagement and appointments, providing support to the Director / Managing Director (or often directly Senior Managing Director) in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and restructuring plans. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options. Apply an understanding of engagement economics, financial and risk management. Knowledge Acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continue to develop leadership skills. Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and Leadership Actively support practice and talent development, including on-the-job coaching, mentoring and participation in wider business training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Have a clear understanding of Teneo's commitment to creating a more inclusive culture. Business Development Start to own elements of business development, including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director / Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified. Audit, Tax, Financial advisory, insolvency or transaction experience gained within a professional services company, consultancy firm or bank. Commitment to understanding the restructuring, insolvency and transaction marketplace, its trends, and key players (principals and advisers). Very strong analytical skills, including business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. A basic understanding of insolvency legislation and practice is not a prerequisite but helpful. Logical and methodical approach to problem solving. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong project management and organisational skills. Excellent reporting writing skills, with experience of developing client deliverables. Ability to lead small teams, coach, mentor and develop junior members of the team. About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and rewards including: Market-leading salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities
The Role Join the UK's market leading Restructuring Tax team and make a real difference on a range of high profile and dynamic transactions. Our Financial Advisory Tax team specialises in providing tax advice on the restructuring of financially distressed businesses. They have built a fantastic track record in recent years, leading on some of Europe's largest and most complex restructuring processes. These include debt restructuring transactions, debt-for-equity swaps, business reconstructions via Restructuring Plans, Schemes of Arrangement and CVAs, and insolvency appointments. The variety of work really stands out, as does the friendly and supportive nature of the team. The team has a great mix of UK and international transactions work and is looking to recruit a corporation tax specialist at Consultant level to build on the existing business capability and target a number of exciting developments in the restructuring market. As a Consultant this role will combine both advisory and compliance aspects of our work as we find this is the best way to quickly help new team members experience the breadth of work we are involved in. There is the opportunity to choose to specialise as you advance within the team. This is a unique opportunity to get involved. The role is technically interesting and personally rewarding. Key Responsibilities Your key areas of focus will include: Working directly with our financial advisory colleagues and external stakeholders including lenders, borrowers and legal advisors to understand the often complex commercial and legal requirements of each restructuring transaction; Developing a strategy for achieving the commercial aims in a tax efficient manner and preparing reports setting out the steps necessary to meet the aims of the transaction; Wherever Teneo take an insolvency appointment, essentially acting as the in-house tax team for that business and providing advice to insolvency practitioners on the direct tax consequences of their intended actions including asset and business sales. Sometimes this will involve working with an incumbent finance function and other times not. Advising on the submission of appropriate tax returns or other documentation to tax authorities and liaising with them, as required; Supporting the business development activities of the team (you will have a broad scope to build relationships both internally and with key clients); and Contributing to the technical and personal development training of the broader team. Key Skills & Experience To qualify for the role you must have: ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification or experience; Strong UK tax technical skills; Strong communication, team playing and project management skills; and The ability to perform strongly under pressure. Prior experience of transactions or insolvency processes is preferred but not essential. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by a week-long induction programme, and continuous improvement is achieved through a structured and tailored programme that suits your career development. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including. Competitive Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
Sep 16, 2022
Full time
The Role Join the UK's market leading Restructuring Tax team and make a real difference on a range of high profile and dynamic transactions. Our Financial Advisory Tax team specialises in providing tax advice on the restructuring of financially distressed businesses. They have built a fantastic track record in recent years, leading on some of Europe's largest and most complex restructuring processes. These include debt restructuring transactions, debt-for-equity swaps, business reconstructions via Restructuring Plans, Schemes of Arrangement and CVAs, and insolvency appointments. The variety of work really stands out, as does the friendly and supportive nature of the team. The team has a great mix of UK and international transactions work and is looking to recruit a corporation tax specialist at Consultant level to build on the existing business capability and target a number of exciting developments in the restructuring market. As a Consultant this role will combine both advisory and compliance aspects of our work as we find this is the best way to quickly help new team members experience the breadth of work we are involved in. There is the opportunity to choose to specialise as you advance within the team. This is a unique opportunity to get involved. The role is technically interesting and personally rewarding. Key Responsibilities Your key areas of focus will include: Working directly with our financial advisory colleagues and external stakeholders including lenders, borrowers and legal advisors to understand the often complex commercial and legal requirements of each restructuring transaction; Developing a strategy for achieving the commercial aims in a tax efficient manner and preparing reports setting out the steps necessary to meet the aims of the transaction; Wherever Teneo take an insolvency appointment, essentially acting as the in-house tax team for that business and providing advice to insolvency practitioners on the direct tax consequences of their intended actions including asset and business sales. Sometimes this will involve working with an incumbent finance function and other times not. Advising on the submission of appropriate tax returns or other documentation to tax authorities and liaising with them, as required; Supporting the business development activities of the team (you will have a broad scope to build relationships both internally and with key clients); and Contributing to the technical and personal development training of the broader team. Key Skills & Experience To qualify for the role you must have: ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification or experience; Strong UK tax technical skills; Strong communication, team playing and project management skills; and The ability to perform strongly under pressure. Prior experience of transactions or insolvency processes is preferred but not essential. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by a week-long induction programme, and continuous improvement is achieved through a structured and tailored programme that suits your career development. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including. Competitive Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
The Role This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside our established, team in Manchester who will support you to utilise and enhance your advisory skills and experience. You will work alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies which are underperforming and/or facing financing issues. As a Manager in the team you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors and Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of Financial Advisory, financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to financial Financial Advisory, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty Key Responsibilities Client service Project managing parts of the engagement, providing support to the Managing Director/ Director (or often directly Senior Managing Director) in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and Financial Advisory plans. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options using input from other teams, e.g. insolvency or tax analysis. Liaise with the Company's lawyers to understand key aspects of legal documentation and also drive any documentation processes (term sheets, waivers, loan documentation etc.) Apply an understanding of engagement economics. Apply an understanding of financial and risk management. Knowledge acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continues to develop leadership skills Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and leadership Support practice and talent development. Provide on-job coaching and development to staff. Develop junior staff outside of jobs through appraising and mentoring. Support wider Financial Advisory training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Business Development Start to own elements of business development including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director/ Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified. Financial Financial Advisory experience gained either as an advisor within a professional services company, consultancy or investment bank; as an analyst in a debt or special situations funds. An understanding of debt markets, banking, loan agreements and other relevant financial and legal documentation Good understanding of the Financial Advisory marketplace, its trends and key players (principals and advisers) Very strong analytical skills, including: business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. A basic understanding of insolvency legislation and practice is not a prerequisite but helpful Excellent interpersonal skills Strong project management skills Ability to lead small teams and develop people Ability to conduct business in fluent oral and written English is a pre-requisite. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; Market-leading Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Company Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Group income protection Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
Sep 09, 2022
Full time
The Role This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside our established, team in Manchester who will support you to utilise and enhance your advisory skills and experience. You will work alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies which are underperforming and/or facing financing issues. As a Manager in the team you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors and Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of Financial Advisory, financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to financial Financial Advisory, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty Key Responsibilities Client service Project managing parts of the engagement, providing support to the Managing Director/ Director (or often directly Senior Managing Director) in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and Financial Advisory plans. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options using input from other teams, e.g. insolvency or tax analysis. Liaise with the Company's lawyers to understand key aspects of legal documentation and also drive any documentation processes (term sheets, waivers, loan documentation etc.) Apply an understanding of engagement economics. Apply an understanding of financial and risk management. Knowledge acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continues to develop leadership skills Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and leadership Support practice and talent development. Provide on-job coaching and development to staff. Develop junior staff outside of jobs through appraising and mentoring. Support wider Financial Advisory training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Business Development Start to own elements of business development including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director/ Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified. Financial Financial Advisory experience gained either as an advisor within a professional services company, consultancy or investment bank; as an analyst in a debt or special situations funds. An understanding of debt markets, banking, loan agreements and other relevant financial and legal documentation Good understanding of the Financial Advisory marketplace, its trends and key players (principals and advisers) Very strong analytical skills, including: business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. A basic understanding of insolvency legislation and practice is not a prerequisite but helpful Excellent interpersonal skills Strong project management skills Ability to lead small teams and develop people Ability to conduct business in fluent oral and written English is a pre-requisite. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; Market-leading Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Company Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Group income protection Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
The Role This is a unique opportunity for a motivated Disputes Manager from a financial advisory or valuations team within the Big 4 or a leading advisory firm to join the fast-growing Valuations, Disputes and Arbitration practice within the Valuation Advisory Services Team of Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm. Our team provides expert witness and dispute services alongside with other valuation services (e.g. transactions, tax). The successful candidate will be a driven valuation disputes and arbitration professional who is seeking to join an exciting new team which offers unparalleled opportunities for personal growth and promotion. They should exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit with a genuine desire to provide quality, independent advice and insight to Teneo's blue chip client base. Key Responsibilities As part of a select and highly skilled team, you will have the opportunity to: Work on expert witness engagements in commercial disputes and arbitration, whilst collaborating closely with a range of industry leading specialists across different teams Provide financial advisory services including economic and regulatory advisory, competition policy and antitrust, intellectual property valuation and pricing, and business valuation Participate in forensic investigations and accounting Typical projects will include Contentious valuation and expert witness report for disputes, arbitration and court proceedings Economic and regulatory advisory Shareholder disputes Loss of profit analyses Intellectual property valuation and pricing Forensic investigations Key Skills & Experience 4-10 years of experience in dispute work gained at a financial advisory firm or a Big 4 accounting firm (We are hiring at all levels) Experience providing contentious valuation and modelling across a variety of sectors and asset classes Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills Fluent business level English is essential. Additional European language skills are advantageous Ambitious, with a desire to succeed in an entrepreneurial culture Teneo is an environment that presents a real opportunity for ambitious individuals as all employees are encouraged to develop their client network and business development skills Experienced in using Word, Excel and Power Point A strong and flexible work ethic A confident and enthusiastic team player. CFA and/or relevant accounting professional designations is a plus About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster by earning trust, navigating disruption, and removing barriers. We balance the culture and feel of a boutique-sized company against the great client opportunities presented by working for a larger company. Our culture is critical to our success. We pride ourselves on having a friendly and collaborative working environment in which strong performers can make rapid career progress. In supporting this, we run dedicated events for mental health and well-being, and ensure an inclusive and transparent environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential to our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We are very happy to talk about flexible working, so please do let us know if this something you would like to discuss. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by a week-long induction programme, and continuous improvement is achieved through a structured and tailored programme that suits your career development. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including. Competitive Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities
Sep 09, 2022
Full time
The Role This is a unique opportunity for a motivated Disputes Manager from a financial advisory or valuations team within the Big 4 or a leading advisory firm to join the fast-growing Valuations, Disputes and Arbitration practice within the Valuation Advisory Services Team of Teneo, the global CEO advisory firm. Our team provides expert witness and dispute services alongside with other valuation services (e.g. transactions, tax). The successful candidate will be a driven valuation disputes and arbitration professional who is seeking to join an exciting new team which offers unparalleled opportunities for personal growth and promotion. They should exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit with a genuine desire to provide quality, independent advice and insight to Teneo's blue chip client base. Key Responsibilities As part of a select and highly skilled team, you will have the opportunity to: Work on expert witness engagements in commercial disputes and arbitration, whilst collaborating closely with a range of industry leading specialists across different teams Provide financial advisory services including economic and regulatory advisory, competition policy and antitrust, intellectual property valuation and pricing, and business valuation Participate in forensic investigations and accounting Typical projects will include Contentious valuation and expert witness report for disputes, arbitration and court proceedings Economic and regulatory advisory Shareholder disputes Loss of profit analyses Intellectual property valuation and pricing Forensic investigations Key Skills & Experience 4-10 years of experience in dispute work gained at a financial advisory firm or a Big 4 accounting firm (We are hiring at all levels) Experience providing contentious valuation and modelling across a variety of sectors and asset classes Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills Fluent business level English is essential. Additional European language skills are advantageous Ambitious, with a desire to succeed in an entrepreneurial culture Teneo is an environment that presents a real opportunity for ambitious individuals as all employees are encouraged to develop their client network and business development skills Experienced in using Word, Excel and Power Point A strong and flexible work ethic A confident and enthusiastic team player. CFA and/or relevant accounting professional designations is a plus About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster by earning trust, navigating disruption, and removing barriers. We balance the culture and feel of a boutique-sized company against the great client opportunities presented by working for a larger company. Our culture is critical to our success. We pride ourselves on having a friendly and collaborative working environment in which strong performers can make rapid career progress. In supporting this, we run dedicated events for mental health and well-being, and ensure an inclusive and transparent environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential to our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We are very happy to talk about flexible working, so please do let us know if this something you would like to discuss. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by a week-long induction programme, and continuous improvement is achieved through a structured and tailored programme that suits your career development. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including. Competitive Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities
The Role Join the UK's market leading Financial Advisory Tax team and make a real difference on a range of high profile and dynamic transactions Our Financial Advisory Tax team specialises in providing tax advice on the restructuring of financially distressed businesses. They have built a fantastic track record in recent years, leading on some of the UK's largest and most complex restructuring processes. These include debt-for-equity swaps, schemes of arrangement, M&A processes and insolvency appointments. The variety of work really stands out, as does the friendly and supportive nature of the team. The team has a great mix of UK and international transactions work and is looking to recruit a VAT specialist at the manager or associate director level to build on the existing business capability and target a number of exciting developments in the restructuring market. This role is primarily advisory focused but will have a degree of compliance responsibility. This is a unique opportunity to get involved. The role is technically interesting and personally rewarding. Key Responsibilities Your key areas of focus will include: Advising insolvency practitioners on the VAT consequences of their intended actions; Advising companies, lenders and other stakeholders on the VAT implications of complex restructuring processes; Preparing tax reports and other deliverables and advising on the submission of appropriate returns or other documentation to tax authorities; Supporting the business development activities of the team (you will have a broad scope to build relationships both internally and with key clients); and Contributing to the technical and personal development training of the broader team. Key Skills & Experience To qualify for the role you must have: ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification or experience; Strong UK VAT technical skills; Strong communication, team playing and project management skills; and The ability to perform strongly under pressure. Prior experience of transactions or insolvency processes is preferred but not essential. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by a week-long induction programme, and continuous improvement is achieved through a structured and tailored programme that suits your career development. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including. Competitive Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
Sep 08, 2022
Full time
The Role Join the UK's market leading Financial Advisory Tax team and make a real difference on a range of high profile and dynamic transactions Our Financial Advisory Tax team specialises in providing tax advice on the restructuring of financially distressed businesses. They have built a fantastic track record in recent years, leading on some of the UK's largest and most complex restructuring processes. These include debt-for-equity swaps, schemes of arrangement, M&A processes and insolvency appointments. The variety of work really stands out, as does the friendly and supportive nature of the team. The team has a great mix of UK and international transactions work and is looking to recruit a VAT specialist at the manager or associate director level to build on the existing business capability and target a number of exciting developments in the restructuring market. This role is primarily advisory focused but will have a degree of compliance responsibility. This is a unique opportunity to get involved. The role is technically interesting and personally rewarding. Key Responsibilities Your key areas of focus will include: Advising insolvency practitioners on the VAT consequences of their intended actions; Advising companies, lenders and other stakeholders on the VAT implications of complex restructuring processes; Preparing tax reports and other deliverables and advising on the submission of appropriate returns or other documentation to tax authorities; Supporting the business development activities of the team (you will have a broad scope to build relationships both internally and with key clients); and Contributing to the technical and personal development training of the broader team. Key Skills & Experience To qualify for the role you must have: ACA/CTA or equivalent qualification or experience; Strong UK VAT technical skills; Strong communication, team playing and project management skills; and The ability to perform strongly under pressure. Prior experience of transactions or insolvency processes is preferred but not essential. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by a week-long induction programme, and continuous improvement is achieved through a structured and tailored programme that suits your career development. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including. Competitive Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.