Capita Pension Solutions Ltd, part of the Capita Experience Division, is committed to delivering better outcomes for clients, members and colleagues. As a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Governance plays a pivotal role in ensuring the business operates within an effective, robust and compliant governance framework that supports our people, processes and systems. The Head of Governance is responsible for overseeing all aspects of corporate governance across the Pensions business, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulation and internal policies, and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability. The role provides effective leadership that guides and empowers teams and ensures that they are well supported and managed to deliver consistently strong outcomes. As a senior leader, the Head of Governance will role model Capita's values and behaviours, champion an excellent colleague experience, and act as a catalyst for diversity of thought, inclusion and continuous improvement across the organisation. Job title: Head of Governance Job Description: What we're looking for: Understand client and business requirements and delivery to deliver a robust governance framework. Be open to challenging the status quo and taking bold decisions. Assess how to manage enterprise risk, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and legislation. Extensive senior governance experience in pensions, financial services or regulated environments with a knowledge of DB and/or DC pension schemes. Strong regulatory understanding (FCA, TPR, ICO, HMRC). Proven leadership of large scale teams in governance, risk, compliance and assurance functions. Skilled in influencing senior executives and operating in complex stakeholder environments. Demonstrated ability to strengthen governance frameworks and drive cultural change. Understand the importance of an effective and compliant governance framework to support our people and our business processes and systems. Proven record of delivering change management activity. Demonstrable ability to succeed in a complex matrix environment, where they do not personally hold all the levers required to succeed. Operational experience of operating within a regulated business Key Responsibilities 1. Governance Framework & Oversight Own and maintain the CPSL governance framework, ensuring alignment with Capita Group standards and regulatory expectations. Maintain a robust governance infrastructure that effectively mitigates all key business risks across all areas within Pensions and engenders a culture of compliance and risk awareness that ensures all regulatory and internal control requirements are adhered to. Lead governance operations including controls, complaints, business continuity, AML/sanctions monitoring, and regulatory compliance. Ensure all governance forums (e.g., risk committees, assurance boards, operational governance forums) run effectively with appropriate documentation, escalations and action tracking. 2. Regulatory, Risk & Compliance Leadership Oversee the Risk & FS Compliance function and ensure CPSL meets statutory and regulatory requirements (FCA, TPR, ICO). Manage relationships with the relevant regulatory bodies Provide senior leadership for enterprise risk management, including risk appetite, monitoring, controls and assurance. Ensure timely reporting into CPS Risk & Compliance Committee and CPSL Regulatory Board. 3. Assurance & Control Environment Lead Project & Programme Assurance for major programmes, ensuring compliance with governance and risk frameworks. Strengthen the internal control environment across data, operations, payroll, admin and transformation functions. 4. Organisational Leadership & Influence Lead the governance function for the pensions business which brings together all activity that helps a colleague, helps a client. Review, develop and implement strategies, policies and procedures in line with legislation, regulations and best practice across all functions aligned under the governance function. Ensure compliance across the business and have strategies in place to identify non compliance and provide corrective actions. Act as a key member of the CPSL Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and organisational decision making. Provide governance guidance to Market Directors (Public, Insurance, Private), Ops, Consulting, and Transformation functions. Advise senior stakeholders (MD, CFO, COO, Chief of Staff, HR, Legal, Compliance) on governance matters. 5. Policy, Standards & Regulatory Change Own CPSL policies and standards, ensuring they remain current, applied consistently, and audited regularly. Monitor and interpret regulatory developments affecting CPSL and pension administration. 6. Culture, Conduct & Ethics Champion a culture of transparency, accountability and ethical conduct. Drive a culture of continuous improvement through maximising efficiencies whilst underpinning sustainability Deliver and drive the people agenda creating highly engaged and motivated colleagues Financial budget control and year on year performance Drive capability uplift across governance, risk, compliance and assurance teams. About Capita Pensions Solutions: Capita Pension Solutions is one of the UK's leading pension firms. We provide an unrivalled breath of services to over 450 schemes covering over 6 million members. Our team use their experience, insight, expertise, and latest technology to deliver personalised end to end solutions to meet all of their clients' pension needs. Our services include pensions administration, data & remediation solutions, software, actuarial, investment, scheme management, and member communications.In this role, you would have the opportunity to add real value from the outset and join a growing and thriving team and a great benefits package including: 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave Company matched pension, life assurance, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks, the opportunity to buy extra leave and plenty more Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle-from discounts on retail, socialising, to travel, technology, and health and wellbeing What we hope you'll do next: Choose "Apply now" to fill out our short application, so that we can learn more about you.We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email Iqbal at or call and we'll get back to you.For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website. As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.Access to Work can help candidates with a physical or mental health condition or disability to get support in the hiring process, including communication support at interviews such as a British Sign Language interpreter. If you require this support you can apply for this support at . Location: Home-Based - GBR,Zjednoczone Królestwo Time Type: Zatrudnienie w pełnym wymiarze godzin Contract Type: Stały Capita is a consulting, transformation
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Capita Pension Solutions Ltd, part of the Capita Experience Division, is committed to delivering better outcomes for clients, members and colleagues. As a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Governance plays a pivotal role in ensuring the business operates within an effective, robust and compliant governance framework that supports our people, processes and systems. The Head of Governance is responsible for overseeing all aspects of corporate governance across the Pensions business, ensuring compliance with legislation, regulation and internal policies, and fostering a culture of transparency and accountability. The role provides effective leadership that guides and empowers teams and ensures that they are well supported and managed to deliver consistently strong outcomes. As a senior leader, the Head of Governance will role model Capita's values and behaviours, champion an excellent colleague experience, and act as a catalyst for diversity of thought, inclusion and continuous improvement across the organisation. Job title: Head of Governance Job Description: What we're looking for: Understand client and business requirements and delivery to deliver a robust governance framework. Be open to challenging the status quo and taking bold decisions. Assess how to manage enterprise risk, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and legislation. Extensive senior governance experience in pensions, financial services or regulated environments with a knowledge of DB and/or DC pension schemes. Strong regulatory understanding (FCA, TPR, ICO, HMRC). Proven leadership of large scale teams in governance, risk, compliance and assurance functions. Skilled in influencing senior executives and operating in complex stakeholder environments. Demonstrated ability to strengthen governance frameworks and drive cultural change. Understand the importance of an effective and compliant governance framework to support our people and our business processes and systems. Proven record of delivering change management activity. Demonstrable ability to succeed in a complex matrix environment, where they do not personally hold all the levers required to succeed. Operational experience of operating within a regulated business Key Responsibilities 1. Governance Framework & Oversight Own and maintain the CPSL governance framework, ensuring alignment with Capita Group standards and regulatory expectations. Maintain a robust governance infrastructure that effectively mitigates all key business risks across all areas within Pensions and engenders a culture of compliance and risk awareness that ensures all regulatory and internal control requirements are adhered to. Lead governance operations including controls, complaints, business continuity, AML/sanctions monitoring, and regulatory compliance. Ensure all governance forums (e.g., risk committees, assurance boards, operational governance forums) run effectively with appropriate documentation, escalations and action tracking. 2. Regulatory, Risk & Compliance Leadership Oversee the Risk & FS Compliance function and ensure CPSL meets statutory and regulatory requirements (FCA, TPR, ICO). Manage relationships with the relevant regulatory bodies Provide senior leadership for enterprise risk management, including risk appetite, monitoring, controls and assurance. Ensure timely reporting into CPS Risk & Compliance Committee and CPSL Regulatory Board. 3. Assurance & Control Environment Lead Project & Programme Assurance for major programmes, ensuring compliance with governance and risk frameworks. Strengthen the internal control environment across data, operations, payroll, admin and transformation functions. 4. Organisational Leadership & Influence Lead the governance function for the pensions business which brings together all activity that helps a colleague, helps a client. Review, develop and implement strategies, policies and procedures in line with legislation, regulations and best practice across all functions aligned under the governance function. Ensure compliance across the business and have strategies in place to identify non compliance and provide corrective actions. Act as a key member of the CPSL Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and organisational decision making. Provide governance guidance to Market Directors (Public, Insurance, Private), Ops, Consulting, and Transformation functions. Advise senior stakeholders (MD, CFO, COO, Chief of Staff, HR, Legal, Compliance) on governance matters. 5. Policy, Standards & Regulatory Change Own CPSL policies and standards, ensuring they remain current, applied consistently, and audited regularly. Monitor and interpret regulatory developments affecting CPSL and pension administration. 6. Culture, Conduct & Ethics Champion a culture of transparency, accountability and ethical conduct. Drive a culture of continuous improvement through maximising efficiencies whilst underpinning sustainability Deliver and drive the people agenda creating highly engaged and motivated colleagues Financial budget control and year on year performance Drive capability uplift across governance, risk, compliance and assurance teams. About Capita Pensions Solutions: Capita Pension Solutions is one of the UK's leading pension firms. We provide an unrivalled breath of services to over 450 schemes covering over 6 million members. Our team use their experience, insight, expertise, and latest technology to deliver personalised end to end solutions to meet all of their clients' pension needs. Our services include pensions administration, data & remediation solutions, software, actuarial, investment, scheme management, and member communications.In this role, you would have the opportunity to add real value from the outset and join a growing and thriving team and a great benefits package including: 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave Company matched pension, life assurance, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks, the opportunity to buy extra leave and plenty more Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle-from discounts on retail, socialising, to travel, technology, and health and wellbeing What we hope you'll do next: Choose "Apply now" to fill out our short application, so that we can learn more about you.We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format (such as large print or audio), or if you'd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email Iqbal at or call and we'll get back to you.For more information about equal opportunities and process adjustments, please visit the Capita Careers website. As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.Access to Work can help candidates with a physical or mental health condition or disability to get support in the hiring process, including communication support at interviews such as a British Sign Language interpreter. If you require this support you can apply for this support at . Location: Home-Based - GBR,Zjednoczone Królestwo Time Type: Zatrudnienie w pełnym wymiarze godzin Contract Type: Stały Capita is a consulting, transformation
Counsel, Private Funds page is loaded Counsel, Private Fundslocations: London, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R7427 Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry. Job Description Summary: This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead legal role on European fundraisings for Ares. The primary focus of this role will be private fund formation and managing fundraising processes, and the successful candidate will be required to weave complex arrangements into a cohesive whole, provide superior business-related advice and help drive the group's wider strategic objectives. Responsibilities: Providing expert legal counsel through fundraising periods, primarily in respect of Ares' market leading European Private Credit and Real Estate platforms, with the opportunity to expand the role across multiple strategies (including Private Equity, Infrastructure and Secondaries) across Ares' global platforms; Supporting all aspects of the fund formation and fundraising process, including in relation to fund structuring, preparation of legal documentation, investor negotiation, closings and regulatory considerations, with a focus on improving consistency across the Ares platforms; Assisting in the implementation of the legal and operational infrastructure required to support the effective operation of the funds throughout the fund life; Developing a detailed understanding of the firm's existing legal and operational infrastructure, and working proactively with colleagues across the business to optimise processes and introduce operational efficiencies where required; Understanding, disseminating and implementing responses to new laws and regulations in close collaboration with legal and regulatory colleagues; Collaboratively building strong cross-functional working relationships across the firm, especially with portfolio management, investor relations, finance & accounting, compliance and tax teams; and Managing the relationships with external legal counsel. Required Experience: Deep experience in the fields of fund formation, fund documentation, fundraising and investor negotiation processes and advising on complex fund structures and governance arrangements, gained from a leading law firm or fund manager Significant familiarity with prevailing funds regulation, e.g. AIFMD, MiFID, SEC Private Fund regulations (including the upcoming Private Fund Adviser Rules) and Luxembourg funds, regulatory and tax considerations. 7+ PQE Skills & Competencies Sought: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Collaborative team player who is a cultural fit and can effectively interact with groups across the entire platform Articulate and concise communicator with strong negotiation skills Highly organised and responsive Innovative Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team Proficient issue spotter who sees through complexity and can thoughtfully balance the legal and commercial aspects of an issue. Reporting Relationships General Counsel, Europe There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active. Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of September 30, 2025, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $596 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,200 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit .Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, "Ares Management") is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.(1) As of September 30, 2025. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Counsel, Private Funds page is loaded Counsel, Private Fundslocations: London, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R7427 Over the last 20 years, Ares' success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values - Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy - and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry. Job Description Summary: This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead legal role on European fundraisings for Ares. The primary focus of this role will be private fund formation and managing fundraising processes, and the successful candidate will be required to weave complex arrangements into a cohesive whole, provide superior business-related advice and help drive the group's wider strategic objectives. Responsibilities: Providing expert legal counsel through fundraising periods, primarily in respect of Ares' market leading European Private Credit and Real Estate platforms, with the opportunity to expand the role across multiple strategies (including Private Equity, Infrastructure and Secondaries) across Ares' global platforms; Supporting all aspects of the fund formation and fundraising process, including in relation to fund structuring, preparation of legal documentation, investor negotiation, closings and regulatory considerations, with a focus on improving consistency across the Ares platforms; Assisting in the implementation of the legal and operational infrastructure required to support the effective operation of the funds throughout the fund life; Developing a detailed understanding of the firm's existing legal and operational infrastructure, and working proactively with colleagues across the business to optimise processes and introduce operational efficiencies where required; Understanding, disseminating and implementing responses to new laws and regulations in close collaboration with legal and regulatory colleagues; Collaboratively building strong cross-functional working relationships across the firm, especially with portfolio management, investor relations, finance & accounting, compliance and tax teams; and Managing the relationships with external legal counsel. Required Experience: Deep experience in the fields of fund formation, fund documentation, fundraising and investor negotiation processes and advising on complex fund structures and governance arrangements, gained from a leading law firm or fund manager Significant familiarity with prevailing funds regulation, e.g. AIFMD, MiFID, SEC Private Fund regulations (including the upcoming Private Fund Adviser Rules) and Luxembourg funds, regulatory and tax considerations. 7+ PQE Skills & Competencies Sought: Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills Collaborative team player who is a cultural fit and can effectively interact with groups across the entire platform Articulate and concise communicator with strong negotiation skills Highly organised and responsive Innovative Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team Proficient issue spotter who sees through complexity and can thoughtfully balance the legal and commercial aspects of an issue. Reporting Relationships General Counsel, Europe There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active. Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, real estate, private equity and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of September 30, 2025, Ares Management's global platform had approximately $596 billion of assets under management(1) with more than 4,200 employees operating across North America, South America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit .Ares Management LLC (together with its related operating and administrative subsidiaries, "Ares Management") is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ethnicity, creed, sex, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity and expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as unemployed, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Ares Management will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.(1) As of September 30, 2025. AUM amounts include funds managed by Ivy Hill Asset Management, LP., a wholly owned portfolio company of Ares Capital Corporation and registered investment adviser.
London Arena, United Kingdom Posted on 03/25/2025 Since 2011, we've made it our mission to make Source-to-Pay projects more efficient, valuable, and enjoyable for the high-growth through Fortune-level companies we serve. W e help ambitious leaders across North America take Source-to-Pay projects from inception to accolades, using our proprietary Frame process. To date, Optis has deployed Source-to-Pay solutions with public and private sector organizations across Canada and the US with a team of functional and technical specialists. Headquartered in Vancouver, BC with offices in Calgary, AB, Toronto, ON, and New York, NY . Optis a consulting firm that is solely focused on Source to Pay and creates value by supporting the full investment lifecycle to include: strategy, implementation, and adoption. Working at Optis We pride ourselves on being different than big firms by providing meaningful opportunities to make an impact and rapidly advance your career. We provide competitive pay, a transparent and predictable bonus structure, great benefits, and a better than industry work-life balance. This results in >90% staff retention rate. More information at Optis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour , religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics . Optis Consulting complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Optis is committed to ensuring accommodation for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources by email at . The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Job Description Optis Consulting isactively seeking a Senior Technical Consultant to join their Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, NYC, Salt Lake City, or london team .Working closely with the Project Manager, theSenior Technical Consultant will serve as the first point of contact betweentechnical clients integrating our partners' solutions (SAP Ariba, Coupa, GEP,Celonis and/or Ivalua) with their ERP and/or other internal and 3rd partysystems.The Technical Consultant willbe responsible for developing technology solutions and mapping Optis customers'business requirements to systems/technical requirements to ensure they are inline with the enterprise architectural plan.As a Technical Consultant, you will provide input to the strategicdirection of technology investments to assist Optis customers in thedevelopment of the enterprise architecture and maximize their return ontechnology investment. We need our Senior Technical Consultants to be confident,versatile and passionate, with an ability to tackle new problems as we continueto help our customers to improve. They must be logical thinkers, have a strongability to collaborate as part of a team and manage ambiguous or uncertain situations.They must have exceptional communicationskills, be adaptable, proactive and willing to take ownership. RESPONSIBILITIES Will be responsible to develop solutions for clients using service-orientedarchitecture patterns. Manage and implement an API-led strategy to connect data andapplications with APIs. Define and gather requirements and conduct design sessionsfor technical solutions. Own complete lifecycle of delivery including architecture,design, development, test, and documentation of integration, customdevelopment, and data migration solutions for business applications in the SaaSand other ERP systems Responsible for defining and documenting Integrationarchitecture, capturing, and documenting non-functional (architectural)requirements, preparing estimates, and defining technical solutions Estimate the tasks and resources required to design, build,and test the code. Develop new code or existing code for solutiondevelopment/enhancement. Maintain a sharp focus on system reliability and ensureoverall solution architecture can gracefully handle upstream and downstreamsystem failures. Provide in-depth expertise in the discipline of integrationarchitecture, data sources, security, technical design, programming, testing,and deployment. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in ComputerScience or equivalent preferred. Proficientin developingintegrationswith Web Services, XML, JSON, SQL and or other integration technologiesare mandatory. Experience facilitatingapplication integration architecture discussions and workshops. Proven experience in developingintegrations usingREST API, SOAP Web Services and other integrationarchitectures. Experience with SAP Ariba , Coupa, GEP, Celonisand/or Ivalua Procurement solutions is mandatory. Additional experience usingother ETL tools is preferred. Should have 5+ years ofexperience as an Integration Architect or Lead Technical Architect capacity inan Agile/ Hybrid development environment for transformational programs in the Source-to-Payprograms or equivalent Proven skills as a team member,team lead or project manager on at least three full life cycle implementation Functional knowledge of Procurement business processes. Technical aptitude and comfort in understanding web-basedapplications and the SaaS, PaaS and IaaS Cloud models, and Integration conceptsas well as application of these technologies in the enterprise environment. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiplesimultaneous projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience presenting a clear and concise technicalnarrative. ERP Knowledge - SAP / PeopleSoft / ORACLE or others ispreferred. SPECIALDEMANDS Ability to travel up to 35% of your time.Travel may include Canada and the USA.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
London Arena, United Kingdom Posted on 03/25/2025 Since 2011, we've made it our mission to make Source-to-Pay projects more efficient, valuable, and enjoyable for the high-growth through Fortune-level companies we serve. W e help ambitious leaders across North America take Source-to-Pay projects from inception to accolades, using our proprietary Frame process. To date, Optis has deployed Source-to-Pay solutions with public and private sector organizations across Canada and the US with a team of functional and technical specialists. Headquartered in Vancouver, BC with offices in Calgary, AB, Toronto, ON, and New York, NY . Optis a consulting firm that is solely focused on Source to Pay and creates value by supporting the full investment lifecycle to include: strategy, implementation, and adoption. Working at Optis We pride ourselves on being different than big firms by providing meaningful opportunities to make an impact and rapidly advance your career. We provide competitive pay, a transparent and predictable bonus structure, great benefits, and a better than industry work-life balance. This results in >90% staff retention rate. More information at Optis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour , religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics . Optis Consulting complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Optis is committed to ensuring accommodation for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and employment lifecycle. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources by email at . The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Job Description Optis Consulting isactively seeking a Senior Technical Consultant to join their Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, NYC, Salt Lake City, or london team .Working closely with the Project Manager, theSenior Technical Consultant will serve as the first point of contact betweentechnical clients integrating our partners' solutions (SAP Ariba, Coupa, GEP,Celonis and/or Ivalua) with their ERP and/or other internal and 3rd partysystems.The Technical Consultant willbe responsible for developing technology solutions and mapping Optis customers'business requirements to systems/technical requirements to ensure they are inline with the enterprise architectural plan.As a Technical Consultant, you will provide input to the strategicdirection of technology investments to assist Optis customers in thedevelopment of the enterprise architecture and maximize their return ontechnology investment. We need our Senior Technical Consultants to be confident,versatile and passionate, with an ability to tackle new problems as we continueto help our customers to improve. They must be logical thinkers, have a strongability to collaborate as part of a team and manage ambiguous or uncertain situations.They must have exceptional communicationskills, be adaptable, proactive and willing to take ownership. RESPONSIBILITIES Will be responsible to develop solutions for clients using service-orientedarchitecture patterns. Manage and implement an API-led strategy to connect data andapplications with APIs. Define and gather requirements and conduct design sessionsfor technical solutions. Own complete lifecycle of delivery including architecture,design, development, test, and documentation of integration, customdevelopment, and data migration solutions for business applications in the SaaSand other ERP systems Responsible for defining and documenting Integrationarchitecture, capturing, and documenting non-functional (architectural)requirements, preparing estimates, and defining technical solutions Estimate the tasks and resources required to design, build,and test the code. Develop new code or existing code for solutiondevelopment/enhancement. Maintain a sharp focus on system reliability and ensureoverall solution architecture can gracefully handle upstream and downstreamsystem failures. Provide in-depth expertise in the discipline of integrationarchitecture, data sources, security, technical design, programming, testing,and deployment. REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in ComputerScience or equivalent preferred. Proficientin developingintegrationswith Web Services, XML, JSON, SQL and or other integration technologiesare mandatory. Experience facilitatingapplication integration architecture discussions and workshops. Proven experience in developingintegrations usingREST API, SOAP Web Services and other integrationarchitectures. Experience with SAP Ariba , Coupa, GEP, Celonisand/or Ivalua Procurement solutions is mandatory. Additional experience usingother ETL tools is preferred. Should have 5+ years ofexperience as an Integration Architect or Lead Technical Architect capacity inan Agile/ Hybrid development environment for transformational programs in the Source-to-Payprograms or equivalent Proven skills as a team member,team lead or project manager on at least three full life cycle implementation Functional knowledge of Procurement business processes. Technical aptitude and comfort in understanding web-basedapplications and the SaaS, PaaS and IaaS Cloud models, and Integration conceptsas well as application of these technologies in the enterprise environment. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiplesimultaneous projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience presenting a clear and concise technicalnarrative. ERP Knowledge - SAP / PeopleSoft / ORACLE or others ispreferred. SPECIALDEMANDS Ability to travel up to 35% of your time.Travel may include Canada and the USA.
Job Description Visa is searching for a Regional Leader for Merchant & Acquiring supporting partners for the UK & Ireland markets. As a key member of the UK & Ireland leadership team, the successful candidate will bring strategic and commercial leadership, compelling vision and creativity to expanding acceptance, growing usage of Visa solutions, and partnering with merchants and acquirers to grow purchase volume and revenue in UK & Ireland. This role will lead the Merchant and Acquiring team spanning the UK & Ireland to define, own and drive high profile, cross functional strategies and plans. The aim of which is to deliver sustainable revenue growth. At a time of significant industry change, merchants and acquirers need Visa's support to be ready for the next wave of commerce driven by innovations including Agentic Commerce. This role will spearhead the charge to develop forward thinking commercial strategies and partnerships, develop end to end solution propositions bringing together current and potential Visa capabilities, and help drive Visa's regulatory and ecosystem messaging and strategies for merchants. Importantly, this role will also lead Visa's thematic priorities and directly lead sales of Visa products and services. Specific Responsibilities Own merchant and acquirers strategy and multiyear plan: Define 1-3 year strategy for and oversee development of strong merchant and acquirer client relationships in UK&I; develop and articulate a comprehensive view of the UK&I merchant landscape and acquiring landscape incorporating key external trends and internal corporate strategic priorities; Be a thought partner in defining Visa's European strategy in this core segment of the business and help define and execute on functional priorities (eg. Agentic, Cross border, B2B, Click to Pay and Pass Keys); Link this strategy with key issuer priorities, product, marketing, risk, regulatory and cross functional strategies; Lead the internal narrative and advocacy for the importance of merchants and acquiring with a financial and strategic lens; Incorporate a strategic view of disruption in the payments eco system Drive positive merchant and acquirer outcomes: establish fluency in all Visa merchant facing solutions; consultatively identify and prioritise merchant and acquirer needs and craft customised solutions that drive specific commercial metrics (e.g., merchant business growth, Visa growth) and increase merchant satisfaction with Visa products/ services; build direct relationships with targeted merchants defined for dedicated account coverage to establish 'Visa preference' and consume Visa products and services; Optimize merchant investments: identify merchant opportunities that will jointly benefit merchants and Visa-driving sales of Visa core and digital products, develop appropriate business cases and forecasts, advocate for funding, identify and deploy Visa resources to address objectives, track our performance, and use learnings to inform future investment Lead sales approach for growing value added services and drive Visa Direct outcomes for UK & Ireland market: Take a lead role in defining the strategy, investment needs and sales pipeline for value added services for merchants and acquirers (eg. Data and risk products, instalments etc). Partner with specialised Visa Direct resources to support the UK&I market; build a foundation for stand alone and integrated sales efforts and achievement of 1 3 year revenue goals Drive Visa Acceptance Solutions sales for UK&I in partnership with Visa Value Added Services: As a key asset to address merchant, marketplace and Acquirer/Payment Service Provider needs ranging from acceptance, authentication to fraud and dispute management. Build and develop merchant & acquiring team: recruit, train, and lead a high performing team that has a deep understanding of its merchants, acquirers and under penetrated industries, delivers against Visa and client objectives and drives merchant satisfaction; Effectively guide the team to prioritise work, resolve roadblocks and navigate internal processes; Be an advocate for the team's efforts and a constructive partner in resolving challenges; Motivate and inspire the team with knowledge of sales management techniques, pipeline management, business development and analytics; Help navigate a complex matrix organisation to build buy in for key priorities, support for investments and a visible platform for the merchant and acquiring team Establish strong internal partnerships: partner with functions across Visa (e.g., sub regional leadership, marketing, product development, etc.); to collaboratively define responsibilities for various merchant and acquirer outcomes and ensure accountability and follow through Advise, consult and be thought partner in regulatory aspects related to merchant & acquiring in the UK: Help drive and provide strategic input into regulatory and government relations strategies; make the connection from operational and business priorities to strategic eco system priorities; provide an integrated point of view reflecting knowledge of the business, eco system trends and regulatory requirements. This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager. Basic Qualifications 12 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 10 years of relevant work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA/JD/MD) or 8 years relevant work experience with a PhD Preferred Qualifications 20+ years business experience, with significant acquiring background, combined with a proven track record of managing client accounts, leading sales, driving revenue expansion and leading high performing, fast paced teams Well versed in building relationships, internally and externally, with senior management in large organisations. Equally capable of developing successful partnerships with fintech's, startups and new payment entrants in the payment ecosystem Sales leadership experience. Excellent ability to manage and prioritise a sales pipeline, and direct sales, account management and business development efforts across the team with rigour in tracking and reporting sales forecasts Ability to connect the dots in a complex commercial landscape and navigate in a matrix environment. Credible operator at all levels of the organisation to influence successful outcomes Proven track record leading high performing sales and account management teams for impactful outcomes Superior negotiation and commercial contracting experience having established business agreements that enhance existing and develop new business partnerships and revenue streams Strategic thought leadership skills and rigorous analytical mindset. Disciplined approach to decision making through data Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Knowledge and experience with platform or technical sales and consulting projects experience would be an advantage Experience with global payment systems is a plus, with a passion for fintech and payments and the opportunities for growth in the ecosystem Personal Characteristics A hands on approach to all activities with real passion and high levels of energy. Agile and comfortable adapting to different environments. Courageous innovation: creative and resourceful in overcoming barriers and unexpected roadblocks. An authentic leader who intuitively engenders an inclusive environment, enabling the business to reach its ambitious goals. Diversity of thought and experience: continually seeks new perspectives and feedback, takes an inclusive approach High personal standards of ethics and integrity towards employees, stakeholders, and customers. High levels of learning agility with a real interest in developing relationships with progressive businesses, combining a 'technology / digital first' approach. Entrepreneurial and comfortable with ambiguous and change led environments; self confident with an authentic style that gravitates to championing change. Eager to seek a challenge and expand frontiers; brings a visionary approach. Sets and meets a high bar of goals and principles. Servant leadership mentality: deeply committed to serving and listening to others. Natural ability to build strong relationships and enable collaboration through empathy and authenticity. Committed to building a community through Visa Leadership Principles Additional Information Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Feb 16, 2026
Full time
Job Description Visa is searching for a Regional Leader for Merchant & Acquiring supporting partners for the UK & Ireland markets. As a key member of the UK & Ireland leadership team, the successful candidate will bring strategic and commercial leadership, compelling vision and creativity to expanding acceptance, growing usage of Visa solutions, and partnering with merchants and acquirers to grow purchase volume and revenue in UK & Ireland. This role will lead the Merchant and Acquiring team spanning the UK & Ireland to define, own and drive high profile, cross functional strategies and plans. The aim of which is to deliver sustainable revenue growth. At a time of significant industry change, merchants and acquirers need Visa's support to be ready for the next wave of commerce driven by innovations including Agentic Commerce. This role will spearhead the charge to develop forward thinking commercial strategies and partnerships, develop end to end solution propositions bringing together current and potential Visa capabilities, and help drive Visa's regulatory and ecosystem messaging and strategies for merchants. Importantly, this role will also lead Visa's thematic priorities and directly lead sales of Visa products and services. Specific Responsibilities Own merchant and acquirers strategy and multiyear plan: Define 1-3 year strategy for and oversee development of strong merchant and acquirer client relationships in UK&I; develop and articulate a comprehensive view of the UK&I merchant landscape and acquiring landscape incorporating key external trends and internal corporate strategic priorities; Be a thought partner in defining Visa's European strategy in this core segment of the business and help define and execute on functional priorities (eg. Agentic, Cross border, B2B, Click to Pay and Pass Keys); Link this strategy with key issuer priorities, product, marketing, risk, regulatory and cross functional strategies; Lead the internal narrative and advocacy for the importance of merchants and acquiring with a financial and strategic lens; Incorporate a strategic view of disruption in the payments eco system Drive positive merchant and acquirer outcomes: establish fluency in all Visa merchant facing solutions; consultatively identify and prioritise merchant and acquirer needs and craft customised solutions that drive specific commercial metrics (e.g., merchant business growth, Visa growth) and increase merchant satisfaction with Visa products/ services; build direct relationships with targeted merchants defined for dedicated account coverage to establish 'Visa preference' and consume Visa products and services; Optimize merchant investments: identify merchant opportunities that will jointly benefit merchants and Visa-driving sales of Visa core and digital products, develop appropriate business cases and forecasts, advocate for funding, identify and deploy Visa resources to address objectives, track our performance, and use learnings to inform future investment Lead sales approach for growing value added services and drive Visa Direct outcomes for UK & Ireland market: Take a lead role in defining the strategy, investment needs and sales pipeline for value added services for merchants and acquirers (eg. Data and risk products, instalments etc). Partner with specialised Visa Direct resources to support the UK&I market; build a foundation for stand alone and integrated sales efforts and achievement of 1 3 year revenue goals Drive Visa Acceptance Solutions sales for UK&I in partnership with Visa Value Added Services: As a key asset to address merchant, marketplace and Acquirer/Payment Service Provider needs ranging from acceptance, authentication to fraud and dispute management. Build and develop merchant & acquiring team: recruit, train, and lead a high performing team that has a deep understanding of its merchants, acquirers and under penetrated industries, delivers against Visa and client objectives and drives merchant satisfaction; Effectively guide the team to prioritise work, resolve roadblocks and navigate internal processes; Be an advocate for the team's efforts and a constructive partner in resolving challenges; Motivate and inspire the team with knowledge of sales management techniques, pipeline management, business development and analytics; Help navigate a complex matrix organisation to build buy in for key priorities, support for investments and a visible platform for the merchant and acquiring team Establish strong internal partnerships: partner with functions across Visa (e.g., sub regional leadership, marketing, product development, etc.); to collaboratively define responsibilities for various merchant and acquirer outcomes and ensure accountability and follow through Advise, consult and be thought partner in regulatory aspects related to merchant & acquiring in the UK: Help drive and provide strategic input into regulatory and government relations strategies; make the connection from operational and business priorities to strategic eco system priorities; provide an integrated point of view reflecting knowledge of the business, eco system trends and regulatory requirements. This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager. Basic Qualifications 12 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 10 years of relevant work experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/MBA/JD/MD) or 8 years relevant work experience with a PhD Preferred Qualifications 20+ years business experience, with significant acquiring background, combined with a proven track record of managing client accounts, leading sales, driving revenue expansion and leading high performing, fast paced teams Well versed in building relationships, internally and externally, with senior management in large organisations. Equally capable of developing successful partnerships with fintech's, startups and new payment entrants in the payment ecosystem Sales leadership experience. Excellent ability to manage and prioritise a sales pipeline, and direct sales, account management and business development efforts across the team with rigour in tracking and reporting sales forecasts Ability to connect the dots in a complex commercial landscape and navigate in a matrix environment. Credible operator at all levels of the organisation to influence successful outcomes Proven track record leading high performing sales and account management teams for impactful outcomes Superior negotiation and commercial contracting experience having established business agreements that enhance existing and develop new business partnerships and revenue streams Strategic thought leadership skills and rigorous analytical mindset. Disciplined approach to decision making through data Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Knowledge and experience with platform or technical sales and consulting projects experience would be an advantage Experience with global payment systems is a plus, with a passion for fintech and payments and the opportunities for growth in the ecosystem Personal Characteristics A hands on approach to all activities with real passion and high levels of energy. Agile and comfortable adapting to different environments. Courageous innovation: creative and resourceful in overcoming barriers and unexpected roadblocks. An authentic leader who intuitively engenders an inclusive environment, enabling the business to reach its ambitious goals. Diversity of thought and experience: continually seeks new perspectives and feedback, takes an inclusive approach High personal standards of ethics and integrity towards employees, stakeholders, and customers. High levels of learning agility with a real interest in developing relationships with progressive businesses, combining a 'technology / digital first' approach. Entrepreneurial and comfortable with ambiguous and change led environments; self confident with an authentic style that gravitates to championing change. Eager to seek a challenge and expand frontiers; brings a visionary approach. Sets and meets a high bar of goals and principles. Servant leadership mentality: deeply committed to serving and listening to others. Natural ability to build strong relationships and enable collaboration through empathy and authenticity. Committed to building a community through Visa Leadership Principles Additional Information Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
For additional information, please review . Team/Role Overview Working as part of the Wealth Legal department, this role will be a core member of the global Capital Markets Legal team, focusing on the UK, Europe and Middle East business. The role involves a wide range of work, including advising on general regulatory implementation, transactional Capital Markets work and Capital Markets business projects and initiatives.This role requires a pragmatic, proactive lawyer with a general grounding of UK/EEA financial services/private bank/wealth management regulation, combined with awareness of the laws and regulations for the geographies in which we operate. We are looking for a candidate who can exercise sound legal judgement to help develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially practical business-oriented solutions. As this role supports trading desks and front office personnel, timely and clear responses are critical.This role is part of the Wealth Capital Markets Legal team and is based in Belfast. The Capital Markets Legal team covers a wide and diverse range of products and their regulation, including primary and secondary market equity/fixed income trading; multi-asset OTC derivatives and structured products, and exchange-traded derivatives.The role sits within the wider Wealth Legal Team. A successful candidate would be familiar with UK/EEA financial services/private bank/wealth management regulation and legal principles and have an awareness of Capital Markets products, particularly securities (including structured products). This is an exciting role for a versatile and proactive candidate who is keen to learn about new products and regulations and commit to developing their technical knowledge of investment products sold to retail and professional clients. What you'll do The role will provide key legal support and execution on Capital Markets matters, participating in client trading activities and business projects/initiatives. There will be a need to provide input/analysis on interpretation of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, draft documentation and advise on legal matters impacting the Capital Markets business. In particular, the role will focus on primary and secondary market securities, structured products / derivative securities and more complex security trading, such as strategic equity solutions. There will be opportunity to cover the wider Capital Markets business as well as other Wealth initiatives from time to time. Familiarity with Digital Asset/Tokenised/Crypto products and related market initiatives will be advantageous too.A successful candidate will: Provide real-time legal support in Capital Markets (with a particular focus on securities, including derivative securities/structured products) to front office business and Control partners, escalating where applicable. The candidate will have daily contact with Sales and Trading personnel and will develop a close relationship with them and wider stakeholders through timely and pragmatic legal advice, including on calls with the business. Negotiate and review trading and offering documentation, including Broker Agreements, Distribution Agreements and Termsheets. There will also be occasional need to draft bespoke side letters and other transaction-specific documentation. Review and draft product terms, offering documentation and related disclosures. Have knowledge of key regulations impacting the Business and keep up to date with regulatory developments affecting the coverage area, implementing those changes as part of regulatory change initiatives. For example: MiFID II, MAR, CSDR, PRIIPs, RIS and Consumer Duty. Assist the business to manage negotiations and dialogue with investment bank issuers/underwriters. Advise on cross-border marketing, sales and distribution requirements impacting Capital Markets products. Work with other stakeholders to develop policies, procedures and controls related to the product area. Collaborate across internal lines of business and control/support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis. Prioritise workload and execute on transactions/initiatives by proactive engagement and active management of legal issues, escalating novel situations with 'first cut' proposed solutions and risks. Maintain momentum across multiple parallel matters, meeting tight and competing deadlines. Assist in evaluating Wealth Capital Markets proposals and queries by applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate. Determine when external legal support is required and manage external counsel (including on delivery timeframe and cost). What we'll need from you Bachelor's degree. 7+ years of relevant experience. Previous experience working as a lawyer in a major international bank, a large law firm and/or a regulatory authority will be beneficial. Knowledge of financial services, either gained in-house or in private practice. Knowledge of Capital Markets products, particularly securities. Knowledge of exchange traded derivatives and Digital Asset/Tokenised/Crypto products would be particularly beneficial. Experience either in private practice or in-house with investment products and applicable UK/EU and US regulation would be beneficial (e.g. some of MiFID/MiFIR, CSDR, PRIIPs, MAR, CASS, AIFMD, ESG-rules, Benchmark Regulation, Consumer Duty, EMIR, Dodd-Frank and Volcker). Experience of retail investment products would be particularly valuable. Technical ability and eagerness to develop that more deeply (including drafting skills), and analytical ability. Ability to analyse complex legal issues, assist in developing solutions and provide sound legal advice to the business. Team Work: Ability to engage with both legal and business teams on a partnership basis as well as an ability to work independently as required. Able to meet the time demands of a profitable and client and market driven business. Ability to assimilate complex issues and communicate concisely and clearly to all levels of the organisation. Calm and confident communicator. Able to identify legal risk and to escalate issues on an appropriate basis. What we can offer you We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure A discretional annual performance related bonus Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances Employee Assistance Program Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Special discounts for employees, family, and friends Access to an array of learning and development resourcesAlongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. Job Family Group: Legal Job Family: Legal - Product Time Type: Full time Most Relevant Skills Please see
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
For additional information, please review . Team/Role Overview Working as part of the Wealth Legal department, this role will be a core member of the global Capital Markets Legal team, focusing on the UK, Europe and Middle East business. The role involves a wide range of work, including advising on general regulatory implementation, transactional Capital Markets work and Capital Markets business projects and initiatives.This role requires a pragmatic, proactive lawyer with a general grounding of UK/EEA financial services/private bank/wealth management regulation, combined with awareness of the laws and regulations for the geographies in which we operate. We are looking for a candidate who can exercise sound legal judgement to help develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially practical business-oriented solutions. As this role supports trading desks and front office personnel, timely and clear responses are critical.This role is part of the Wealth Capital Markets Legal team and is based in Belfast. The Capital Markets Legal team covers a wide and diverse range of products and their regulation, including primary and secondary market equity/fixed income trading; multi-asset OTC derivatives and structured products, and exchange-traded derivatives.The role sits within the wider Wealth Legal Team. A successful candidate would be familiar with UK/EEA financial services/private bank/wealth management regulation and legal principles and have an awareness of Capital Markets products, particularly securities (including structured products). This is an exciting role for a versatile and proactive candidate who is keen to learn about new products and regulations and commit to developing their technical knowledge of investment products sold to retail and professional clients. What you'll do The role will provide key legal support and execution on Capital Markets matters, participating in client trading activities and business projects/initiatives. There will be a need to provide input/analysis on interpretation of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, draft documentation and advise on legal matters impacting the Capital Markets business. In particular, the role will focus on primary and secondary market securities, structured products / derivative securities and more complex security trading, such as strategic equity solutions. There will be opportunity to cover the wider Capital Markets business as well as other Wealth initiatives from time to time. Familiarity with Digital Asset/Tokenised/Crypto products and related market initiatives will be advantageous too.A successful candidate will: Provide real-time legal support in Capital Markets (with a particular focus on securities, including derivative securities/structured products) to front office business and Control partners, escalating where applicable. The candidate will have daily contact with Sales and Trading personnel and will develop a close relationship with them and wider stakeholders through timely and pragmatic legal advice, including on calls with the business. Negotiate and review trading and offering documentation, including Broker Agreements, Distribution Agreements and Termsheets. There will also be occasional need to draft bespoke side letters and other transaction-specific documentation. Review and draft product terms, offering documentation and related disclosures. Have knowledge of key regulations impacting the Business and keep up to date with regulatory developments affecting the coverage area, implementing those changes as part of regulatory change initiatives. For example: MiFID II, MAR, CSDR, PRIIPs, RIS and Consumer Duty. Assist the business to manage negotiations and dialogue with investment bank issuers/underwriters. Advise on cross-border marketing, sales and distribution requirements impacting Capital Markets products. Work with other stakeholders to develop policies, procedures and controls related to the product area. Collaborate across internal lines of business and control/support functions to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest; coordinate closely with the Legal team on a regional and global basis. Prioritise workload and execute on transactions/initiatives by proactive engagement and active management of legal issues, escalating novel situations with 'first cut' proposed solutions and risks. Maintain momentum across multiple parallel matters, meeting tight and competing deadlines. Assist in evaluating Wealth Capital Markets proposals and queries by applying institutional knowledge and risk appetite against industry standards, widely accepted business practices, laws, rules, and regulatory guidelines, escalating as appropriate. Determine when external legal support is required and manage external counsel (including on delivery timeframe and cost). What we'll need from you Bachelor's degree. 7+ years of relevant experience. Previous experience working as a lawyer in a major international bank, a large law firm and/or a regulatory authority will be beneficial. Knowledge of financial services, either gained in-house or in private practice. Knowledge of Capital Markets products, particularly securities. Knowledge of exchange traded derivatives and Digital Asset/Tokenised/Crypto products would be particularly beneficial. Experience either in private practice or in-house with investment products and applicable UK/EU and US regulation would be beneficial (e.g. some of MiFID/MiFIR, CSDR, PRIIPs, MAR, CASS, AIFMD, ESG-rules, Benchmark Regulation, Consumer Duty, EMIR, Dodd-Frank and Volcker). Experience of retail investment products would be particularly valuable. Technical ability and eagerness to develop that more deeply (including drafting skills), and analytical ability. Ability to analyse complex legal issues, assist in developing solutions and provide sound legal advice to the business. Team Work: Ability to engage with both legal and business teams on a partnership basis as well as an ability to work independently as required. Able to meet the time demands of a profitable and client and market driven business. Ability to assimilate complex issues and communicate concisely and clearly to all levels of the organisation. Calm and confident communicator. Able to identify legal risk and to escalate issues on an appropriate basis. What we can offer you We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.By joining Citi Belfast, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as: Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure A discretional annual performance related bonus Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances Employee Assistance Program Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Special discounts for employees, family, and friends Access to an array of learning and development resourcesAlongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive. Job Family Group: Legal Job Family: Legal - Product Time Type: Full time Most Relevant Skills Please see
Managing Recruitment Consultant - Legal London Practice (Hybrid Available) 35,000- 45,000 Basic Salary + 4.8k Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission (receive up to 40% of billings) + Excellent Benefits Henderson Scott is hiring for a Managing Recruitment Consultant to oversee our well-established, high performing London Legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step-up, grow something and really put your stamp on it. So what makes this opportunity to join Henderson Scott so special? Our clients include some of the most sought-after firms to work for in London and our way of working would give you the freedom not to be tied down to a handful of clients but have access to anyone you wanted. Fees ranging from 15k to 50k Our commission structure is one of the best in the industry and uncapped; paid monthly, quarterly and annually With significant backing from H2 Private Equity we are embarking upon a market-changing investment plan and as such we are growing The training we provide is Best-In-Class! We have a team of 5 in our L&D department and our Consultant Development Programme (CDP) and Management Development Programme (MDP) are just 2 examples of the excellent resources on offer We offer a clear, structured career path and progression is based on merit You'll be encouraged to engage with senior talent and develop proper relationships with senior stakeholders Let's now talk about our AMAZING BENEFITS package that you'll get as a Managing Recruitment Consultant: Uncapped commission paid monthly, quarterly and annually - realistic 6 figure earning potential Private Health Care Pension Scheme with up to 5% contribution EV Car Benefit Scheme 1000's of lifestyle discounts with Perkbox Hybrid working Regular incentives such as go-karting, skiing and other fun activities Weekly early finishes and extended lunches for well-being. Annual Highflyers trips: 2023 was Barcelona, 2024 was Rome, 2025 was Lisbon and 2026 is Marbella - think 5 Hotels and experiences that money couldn't buy. What will you be doing as Managing Recruitment: As a Managing Recruitment Consultant you'll be a figure that the team looks up to, leading by example and inspiring your colleagues to new levels Supporting the Managing Director in identifying areas for development and deputising for them in their absence. Helping high-calibre candidates secure career-changing opportunities with the most sought-after names in the sector Developing true rapport with clients by networking and attending events Creatively applying your knowledge to solve specific recruitment challenges for both your clients and candidate Manage and close complex, lucrative deals Take responsibility for key client relationships and exceed all expectations What we're looking for; a senior legal recruiter with: A strong, consistent billing history Experience operating at Senior, Principal or Managing Consultant level Clear ambition to move into people leadership Strong knowledge of the London legal market A collaborative, values-led leadership style If you're ready to raise the bar , take ownership of your market / career and be part of a legal recruitment growth story with serious backing - this is the move. Apply online or contact (url removed) in confidence, or reach out directly to our Director of Legal, David Holden, (url removed) for further insight. Henderson Scott - always raising the bar. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Managing Recruitment Consultant - Legal London Practice (Hybrid Available) 35,000- 45,000 Basic Salary + 4.8k Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission (receive up to 40% of billings) + Excellent Benefits Henderson Scott is hiring for a Managing Recruitment Consultant to oversee our well-established, high performing London Legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step-up, grow something and really put your stamp on it. So what makes this opportunity to join Henderson Scott so special? Our clients include some of the most sought-after firms to work for in London and our way of working would give you the freedom not to be tied down to a handful of clients but have access to anyone you wanted. Fees ranging from 15k to 50k Our commission structure is one of the best in the industry and uncapped; paid monthly, quarterly and annually With significant backing from H2 Private Equity we are embarking upon a market-changing investment plan and as such we are growing The training we provide is Best-In-Class! We have a team of 5 in our L&D department and our Consultant Development Programme (CDP) and Management Development Programme (MDP) are just 2 examples of the excellent resources on offer We offer a clear, structured career path and progression is based on merit You'll be encouraged to engage with senior talent and develop proper relationships with senior stakeholders Let's now talk about our AMAZING BENEFITS package that you'll get as a Managing Recruitment Consultant: Uncapped commission paid monthly, quarterly and annually - realistic 6 figure earning potential Private Health Care Pension Scheme with up to 5% contribution EV Car Benefit Scheme 1000's of lifestyle discounts with Perkbox Hybrid working Regular incentives such as go-karting, skiing and other fun activities Weekly early finishes and extended lunches for well-being. Annual Highflyers trips: 2023 was Barcelona, 2024 was Rome, 2025 was Lisbon and 2026 is Marbella - think 5 Hotels and experiences that money couldn't buy. What will you be doing as Managing Recruitment: As a Managing Recruitment Consultant you'll be a figure that the team looks up to, leading by example and inspiring your colleagues to new levels Supporting the Managing Director in identifying areas for development and deputising for them in their absence. Helping high-calibre candidates secure career-changing opportunities with the most sought-after names in the sector Developing true rapport with clients by networking and attending events Creatively applying your knowledge to solve specific recruitment challenges for both your clients and candidate Manage and close complex, lucrative deals Take responsibility for key client relationships and exceed all expectations What we're looking for; a senior legal recruiter with: A strong, consistent billing history Experience operating at Senior, Principal or Managing Consultant level Clear ambition to move into people leadership Strong knowledge of the London legal market A collaborative, values-led leadership style If you're ready to raise the bar , take ownership of your market / career and be part of a legal recruitment growth story with serious backing - this is the move. Apply online or contact (url removed) in confidence, or reach out directly to our Director of Legal, David Holden, (url removed) for further insight. Henderson Scott - always raising the bar. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
