AppZen is the leader in autonomous spend-to-pay software. Its patented artificial intelligence accurately and efficiently processes information from thousands of data sources so that organizations can better understand enterprise spend at scale to make smarter business decisions. It seamlessly integrates with existing accounts payable, expense, and card workflows to read, understand, and make real-time decisions based on your unique spend profile, leading to faster processing times and fewer instances of fraud or wasteful spend. Global enterprises, including one-third of the Fortune 500, use AppZen's invoice, expense, and card transaction solutions to replace manual finance processes and accelerate the speed and agility of their businesses. To learn more, visit us at . We are hiring a Partner Manager to execute our partnerships strategy in EMEA. You'll help to craft the strategy and drive revenue growth by developing and managing relationships with our partners. You will be responsible for identifying and recruiting potential partners, enabling and engaging partners, and nurturing relationships so that both AppZen and our partners get the most out of each other. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in partner management, with excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of the enterprise SaaS market. This role will report into the Director of Alliances. Key Responsibilities: Partner Management: Develop mutually beneficial and trusted relationships with new and existing partners in EMEA, including technology partners and systems integrators. Identify and recruit potential partners that fit AppZen's overall Partnerships strategy. Develop and execute business plans and go-to-market strategies that drive revenue and pipeline generation from partners. Work with partners to generate pipeline according to company goals in order to achieve revenue targets. Co-selling with partners and serving as the primary point of contact with your partners to address their needs and concerns while also enabling both AppZen and our partners to close deals. Lead and facilitate yearly planning sessions, QBRs, and regular partner meetings to maintain partner engagement. Partner Enablement and Support: Provide training, materials, and necessary support to partners based on their needs. Drive creation of co-marketed materials to support partners as they seek to introduce AppZen to their client base. Lead marketing initiatives such as webinars, case studies, and events that benefit our partner relationships and increase awareness of our offerings with partners' client bases. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Cultivate relationships across functional areas within both AppZen and our partners' organizations, such as sales, professional services, product, marketing, enablement, and customer success. Advocate for the needs of our partners while communicating and evangelizing the successes of our partnerships to internal stakeholders and various organizations within AppZen. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred. 3-5 years of experience in Partner Management, Business Development, and/or Channel Sales. Proven experience in achieving pipeline generation and revenue targets through partners. Strong domain expertise in finance, AP automation, and/or SaaS applications. Excellent communication, negotiation, problem solving, and relationship building skills. Willingness to travel as needed. We are equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
AppZen is the leader in autonomous spend-to-pay software. Its patented artificial intelligence accurately and efficiently processes information from thousands of data sources so that organizations can better understand enterprise spend at scale to make smarter business decisions. It seamlessly integrates with existing accounts payable, expense, and card workflows to read, understand, and make real-time decisions based on your unique spend profile, leading to faster processing times and fewer instances of fraud or wasteful spend. Global enterprises, including one-third of the Fortune 500, use AppZen's invoice, expense, and card transaction solutions to replace manual finance processes and accelerate the speed and agility of their businesses. To learn more, visit us at . We are hiring a Partner Manager to execute our partnerships strategy in EMEA. You'll help to craft the strategy and drive revenue growth by developing and managing relationships with our partners. You will be responsible for identifying and recruiting potential partners, enabling and engaging partners, and nurturing relationships so that both AppZen and our partners get the most out of each other. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in partner management, with excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of the enterprise SaaS market. This role will report into the Director of Alliances. Key Responsibilities: Partner Management: Develop mutually beneficial and trusted relationships with new and existing partners in EMEA, including technology partners and systems integrators. Identify and recruit potential partners that fit AppZen's overall Partnerships strategy. Develop and execute business plans and go-to-market strategies that drive revenue and pipeline generation from partners. Work with partners to generate pipeline according to company goals in order to achieve revenue targets. Co-selling with partners and serving as the primary point of contact with your partners to address their needs and concerns while also enabling both AppZen and our partners to close deals. Lead and facilitate yearly planning sessions, QBRs, and regular partner meetings to maintain partner engagement. Partner Enablement and Support: Provide training, materials, and necessary support to partners based on their needs. Drive creation of co-marketed materials to support partners as they seek to introduce AppZen to their client base. Lead marketing initiatives such as webinars, case studies, and events that benefit our partner relationships and increase awareness of our offerings with partners' client bases. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Cultivate relationships across functional areas within both AppZen and our partners' organizations, such as sales, professional services, product, marketing, enablement, and customer success. Advocate for the needs of our partners while communicating and evangelizing the successes of our partnerships to internal stakeholders and various organizations within AppZen. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred. 3-5 years of experience in Partner Management, Business Development, and/or Channel Sales. Proven experience in achieving pipeline generation and revenue targets through partners. Strong domain expertise in finance, AP automation, and/or SaaS applications. Excellent communication, negotiation, problem solving, and relationship building skills. Willingness to travel as needed. We are equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Finance Director £90,000 + bonus + benefits Cardiff Our client is a long established global market leader and a niche SME business that is at the forefront of design, advanced manufacturing and technology for an innovative range of products and systems to highly demanding worldwide customers. The business is well positioned for the future, is experiencing exceptional sales growth and has a strong forward order book. They are committed to continued investment in research and new product development for existing and new markets, both of which offer significant commercial opportunities for further expansion. They are seeking an ambitious Finance Director who will play a leading role in the strategic growth of the business. The appointee will provide robust financial management and leadership to drive value creation in a manner that balances the strategic requirements to drive improvement in all facets of the business with the day to day hands-on responsibilities for the management of the function. Reporting to the Managing Director and deputising in his absence, you will be an influential member of the Senior Leadership Team and will uphold the highest standards of ethics in maximising the financial performance and integrity of the company. The Role Oversee and take responsibility for all company financial affairs encompassing forecasts, budgets, cash management, reporting and controls to ensure effective financial service provision and support strategic planning and decision-making. Lead annual budget planning and forecasting; collaborate with senior management, providing financial information and analysis; recommend strategies for improvement to maximise profitability and add value across the business. Monitor the processes and information required to manage the production of timely monthly and quarterly management accounting information including flash figures, profit and cash forecast. Oversee the production of the annual statutory accounts. Manage working capital by maximising the efficiency of credit, cash and purchase processes, maintaining robust relationships with banks and other external stakeholders. Optimise the foreign exchange risk of a highly export driven company where 80% of revenues are dominated in USD / EUR. Provide hands-on leadership and direction to the finance and IT functions, ensuring training and development opportunities to optimise potential, promote a can do culture and improve overall financial performance and operational efficiency company wide. Provide financial oversight of commercial activities including contracts for sale, terms and conditions and purchase of goods, proactively driving the finance function's role as a supportive business Partner. Responsibility for company insurances, pensions and tax submissions, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements for the multi-site/ global business entities. Establish and review effective financial procedures, controls and IT systems to ensure financial accuracy and security and maintain compliance with internal processes. Ensure a strong finance commercial link with the sales team to ensure quotations and orders received achieve the required levels of gross margin to maintain and improve the overall performance of the business. Develop KPI's and scorecards for all areas of the business, ensure robust processes are in place for capturing and reporting on stock control, inventory management and costs. Oversee grant applications, evaluate capex proposals & business cases; verify all financial information including savings, margins, ROI, R & D tax credits and post approval tracking. Monitor internal controls, oversee audit processes and ensure compliance with UK GAAP and applicable standards for financial and tax reporting. Maintain a high standard of health & safety within the department and Company overall, promote positive & safe working practices, ensuring that all practices support the company's environmental and health & safety policies. The Candidate Proven experience as a Finance Director or senior finance professional in a highly demanding SME manufacturing environment. A Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA or ACCA) with extensive post qualification experience in financial management and accounting. Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification. Strong leadership and communication skills to engage with and when necessary, challenge internal and external contacts, support business decision and influence at all levels of the company. A track record of success in managing and mentoring effective Finance and IT teams. Commercially astute with sound analytical skills and the understanding of operations to prepare budgets, forecasts and reports and explain complex data to a wide audience. Able to raise the profile of the finance department and increase levels of business partnering to better support non-financial managers and enhance cross functional decision making. Previous experience of working at board level is desirable. Able to think strategically but also be operationally hands-on. Experience of driving operational efficiency & continuous improvement initiatives within a business in order to enhance income, profitability and drive out costs. Strong IT skills, proficiency with PC, MS Office & accounting software - familiarity with manufacturing and integrated business systems (MRP) is highly desirable. Personal attributes sought include a natural pro-activity, well developed presentation and relationship management skills. Lead by example :- develop people, encourage collaboration, be resilient, remain calm under pressure, work to tight timescales; resolve problems and manage competing demands. Strong ethics (trust & integrity) as well as sound strategic, planning and risk management skills; able to handle complex concepts and make well informed decisions. Experience of financial reporting involving international multi-sites/ business operations could be beneficial. Valid passport - willing to occasionally travel overseas and a full UK Driving Licence.
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
Finance Director £90,000 + bonus + benefits Cardiff Our client is a long established global market leader and a niche SME business that is at the forefront of design, advanced manufacturing and technology for an innovative range of products and systems to highly demanding worldwide customers. The business is well positioned for the future, is experiencing exceptional sales growth and has a strong forward order book. They are committed to continued investment in research and new product development for existing and new markets, both of which offer significant commercial opportunities for further expansion. They are seeking an ambitious Finance Director who will play a leading role in the strategic growth of the business. The appointee will provide robust financial management and leadership to drive value creation in a manner that balances the strategic requirements to drive improvement in all facets of the business with the day to day hands-on responsibilities for the management of the function. Reporting to the Managing Director and deputising in his absence, you will be an influential member of the Senior Leadership Team and will uphold the highest standards of ethics in maximising the financial performance and integrity of the company. The Role Oversee and take responsibility for all company financial affairs encompassing forecasts, budgets, cash management, reporting and controls to ensure effective financial service provision and support strategic planning and decision-making. Lead annual budget planning and forecasting; collaborate with senior management, providing financial information and analysis; recommend strategies for improvement to maximise profitability and add value across the business. Monitor the processes and information required to manage the production of timely monthly and quarterly management accounting information including flash figures, profit and cash forecast. Oversee the production of the annual statutory accounts. Manage working capital by maximising the efficiency of credit, cash and purchase processes, maintaining robust relationships with banks and other external stakeholders. Optimise the foreign exchange risk of a highly export driven company where 80% of revenues are dominated in USD / EUR. Provide hands-on leadership and direction to the finance and IT functions, ensuring training and development opportunities to optimise potential, promote a can do culture and improve overall financial performance and operational efficiency company wide. Provide financial oversight of commercial activities including contracts for sale, terms and conditions and purchase of goods, proactively driving the finance function's role as a supportive business Partner. Responsibility for company insurances, pensions and tax submissions, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements for the multi-site/ global business entities. Establish and review effective financial procedures, controls and IT systems to ensure financial accuracy and security and maintain compliance with internal processes. Ensure a strong finance commercial link with the sales team to ensure quotations and orders received achieve the required levels of gross margin to maintain and improve the overall performance of the business. Develop KPI's and scorecards for all areas of the business, ensure robust processes are in place for capturing and reporting on stock control, inventory management and costs. Oversee grant applications, evaluate capex proposals & business cases; verify all financial information including savings, margins, ROI, R & D tax credits and post approval tracking. Monitor internal controls, oversee audit processes and ensure compliance with UK GAAP and applicable standards for financial and tax reporting. Maintain a high standard of health & safety within the department and Company overall, promote positive & safe working practices, ensuring that all practices support the company's environmental and health & safety policies. The Candidate Proven experience as a Finance Director or senior finance professional in a highly demanding SME manufacturing environment. A Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA or ACCA) with extensive post qualification experience in financial management and accounting. Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification. Strong leadership and communication skills to engage with and when necessary, challenge internal and external contacts, support business decision and influence at all levels of the company. A track record of success in managing and mentoring effective Finance and IT teams. Commercially astute with sound analytical skills and the understanding of operations to prepare budgets, forecasts and reports and explain complex data to a wide audience. Able to raise the profile of the finance department and increase levels of business partnering to better support non-financial managers and enhance cross functional decision making. Previous experience of working at board level is desirable. Able to think strategically but also be operationally hands-on. Experience of driving operational efficiency & continuous improvement initiatives within a business in order to enhance income, profitability and drive out costs. Strong IT skills, proficiency with PC, MS Office & accounting software - familiarity with manufacturing and integrated business systems (MRP) is highly desirable. Personal attributes sought include a natural pro-activity, well developed presentation and relationship management skills. Lead by example :- develop people, encourage collaboration, be resilient, remain calm under pressure, work to tight timescales; resolve problems and manage competing demands. Strong ethics (trust & integrity) as well as sound strategic, planning and risk management skills; able to handle complex concepts and make well informed decisions. Experience of financial reporting involving international multi-sites/ business operations could be beneficial. Valid passport - willing to occasionally travel overseas and a full UK Driving Licence.
With annual revenues of $1.5 Billion we're the world's favourite marketplace for technology professionals to buy cloud technology products & services, and this role is key to continuing client success - come join us! (We have a lot of fun!) This is an exciting opportunity that lets you work on impactful projects and collaborate with skilled professionals across various departments. You'll innovate, enhance your skills, and impact our organisation and clients. If you're looking for a role where you can grow, innovate, and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Heads-up: We encourage you to apply for a role even if you don't meet 100% of the bullet points! We cultivate an environment where we value and encourage a diverse range of perspectives. As well as existing 365 Business Central consultants we are also very open to finance professionals who know their way around Business Central, including: Core Finance, Fixed Assets, and popular third-party apps. Role Info: Microsoft 365 Dynamics Business Central Consultant Farnborough, Derby or Bristol Office Based - You Decide / Some Hybrid Flex £35,000 - £55,000 Depending on Experience Plus Amazing Culture and Awesome Benefits Package Full Time - Permanent Reporting to: Manager of Proservices Dynamics Product: Cloud Technology Marketplace platform. Tech Unicorn - Amazon-style marketplace for IT partners to purchase Cloud products & services for their clients. Very cool. Pedigree: We're listed on the Inc 500 Awarded Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2021 and 2022 Named in the 2023 Deloitte Fast 500 List of Growing Technology Companies Outside: Best Place to Work CRN: Tech Innovator Award Built In: Great Place to Work Certified Employer of the Year in the UK Women in IT UK Awards 2021 Surpassed $1.5 Billion in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) Global Team of Over 1,700 Employees (with 400 in Europe following 4 acquisitions) Who we are: We are a technology marketplace of the future, linking partners, vendors, and small to midsized businesses (SMBs) through AI-powered insights and comprehensive product support, giving our Partners for the first time a real choice. With a global partner ecosystem of over 35,000 managed service providers, we empower SMBs worldwide by providing software and services that unlock their growth potential and enhance their security. Committed to innovating cloud commerce at scale, drive customer acquisition and solution consumption across its entire ecosystem. The Opportunity: This is a customer-facing role where you'll lead the implementation of core modules and third-party applications, support Senior Consultants on projects, and serve as the first escalation point for helpdesk inquiries. Utilizing our Minimal Viable Product (MVP) methodology, you'll ensure clients are effectively set up on Business Central, paving the way for future enhancements as their needs evolve. You'll play a key role in documenting processes and fostering communication within the professional services team. We seek a team player who is adaptable, dedicated to continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Ideally, you'll be near one of our UK offices in Bristol, Farnborough, or Derby, but it's not a deal-breaker! What You'll Be Rocking: + Jumping into client projects with enthusiasm, whether it's pack work, development scoping, or leading engaging training sessions. + Tackling 'Support Consultant Escalation' tickets like a pro-turning complex challenges into seamless solutions. + Taking charge of additional tasks that pop up during client-facing work and handling "overflow time" with finesse. + Teaming to supercharge partner growth in Dynamics, from leading discovery calls to fine-tuning processes and crafting clear, helpful documentation. + Owning your growth journey by diving into our learning paths, joining development programs, embracing coaching, and taking on exciting stretch projects that push you to level up. What Makes You a Great Fit: + Hold reasonable experience delivering Business Central consultancy + Experienced with Microsoft MB800 and PL900 + A Finance/Business qualification would be desirable, but not essential What Makes You a Great Fit: + Hold reasonable experience delivering Business Central consultancy + Experienced with Microsoft MB800 and PL900 + A Finance/Business qualification would be desirable, but not essential + Reasonable knowledge of the following areas of Business Central: Core Finance, Fixed Assets, Third-party apps routinely deployed, Fundamentals of development in BC, and BC data structure + Significant experience in supporting end-customers or partners with Dynamics 365 Business Central issues + Able to step back from an end-customer requirement to look at the bigger picture + Able to run calls, training sessions with end-customers + Significant experience in using Microsoft Office products, especially Excel + Excellent verbal and written communication skills Salary & Benefits: + Salary depending on experience up to £55,000 per annum + 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + Dedicated time for training and personal development + Private healthcare + Health & Wellbeing coaching support + Dental Plan + Life Assurance + Income Protection + Workplace pension scheme + "Live Your Best Life" Pass to support your health and mental wellbeing + Cycle to Work Support Scheme Available + Fun and frequent company and team socials Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
With annual revenues of $1.5 Billion we're the world's favourite marketplace for technology professionals to buy cloud technology products & services, and this role is key to continuing client success - come join us! (We have a lot of fun!) This is an exciting opportunity that lets you work on impactful projects and collaborate with skilled professionals across various departments. You'll innovate, enhance your skills, and impact our organisation and clients. If you're looking for a role where you can grow, innovate, and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Heads-up: We encourage you to apply for a role even if you don't meet 100% of the bullet points! We cultivate an environment where we value and encourage a diverse range of perspectives. As well as existing 365 Business Central consultants we are also very open to finance professionals who know their way around Business Central, including: Core Finance, Fixed Assets, and popular third-party apps. Role Info: Microsoft 365 Dynamics Business Central Consultant Farnborough, Derby or Bristol Office Based - You Decide / Some Hybrid Flex £35,000 - £55,000 Depending on Experience Plus Amazing Culture and Awesome Benefits Package Full Time - Permanent Reporting to: Manager of Proservices Dynamics Product: Cloud Technology Marketplace platform. Tech Unicorn - Amazon-style marketplace for IT partners to purchase Cloud products & services for their clients. Very cool. Pedigree: We're listed on the Inc 500 Awarded Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2021 and 2022 Named in the 2023 Deloitte Fast 500 List of Growing Technology Companies Outside: Best Place to Work CRN: Tech Innovator Award Built In: Great Place to Work Certified Employer of the Year in the UK Women in IT UK Awards 2021 Surpassed $1.5 Billion in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) Global Team of Over 1,700 Employees (with 400 in Europe following 4 acquisitions) Who we are: We are a technology marketplace of the future, linking partners, vendors, and small to midsized businesses (SMBs) through AI-powered insights and comprehensive product support, giving our Partners for the first time a real choice. With a global partner ecosystem of over 35,000 managed service providers, we empower SMBs worldwide by providing software and services that unlock their growth potential and enhance their security. Committed to innovating cloud commerce at scale, drive customer acquisition and solution consumption across its entire ecosystem. The Opportunity: This is a customer-facing role where you'll lead the implementation of core modules and third-party applications, support Senior Consultants on projects, and serve as the first escalation point for helpdesk inquiries. Utilizing our Minimal Viable Product (MVP) methodology, you'll ensure clients are effectively set up on Business Central, paving the way for future enhancements as their needs evolve. You'll play a key role in documenting processes and fostering communication within the professional services team. We seek a team player who is adaptable, dedicated to continuous learning and knowledge sharing. Ideally, you'll be near one of our UK offices in Bristol, Farnborough, or Derby, but it's not a deal-breaker! What You'll Be Rocking: + Jumping into client projects with enthusiasm, whether it's pack work, development scoping, or leading engaging training sessions. + Tackling 'Support Consultant Escalation' tickets like a pro-turning complex challenges into seamless solutions. + Taking charge of additional tasks that pop up during client-facing work and handling "overflow time" with finesse. + Teaming to supercharge partner growth in Dynamics, from leading discovery calls to fine-tuning processes and crafting clear, helpful documentation. + Owning your growth journey by diving into our learning paths, joining development programs, embracing coaching, and taking on exciting stretch projects that push you to level up. What Makes You a Great Fit: + Hold reasonable experience delivering Business Central consultancy + Experienced with Microsoft MB800 and PL900 + A Finance/Business qualification would be desirable, but not essential What Makes You a Great Fit: + Hold reasonable experience delivering Business Central consultancy + Experienced with Microsoft MB800 and PL900 + A Finance/Business qualification would be desirable, but not essential + Reasonable knowledge of the following areas of Business Central: Core Finance, Fixed Assets, Third-party apps routinely deployed, Fundamentals of development in BC, and BC data structure + Significant experience in supporting end-customers or partners with Dynamics 365 Business Central issues + Able to step back from an end-customer requirement to look at the bigger picture + Able to run calls, training sessions with end-customers + Significant experience in using Microsoft Office products, especially Excel + Excellent verbal and written communication skills Salary & Benefits: + Salary depending on experience up to £55,000 per annum + 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) + Dedicated time for training and personal development + Private healthcare + Health & Wellbeing coaching support + Dental Plan + Life Assurance + Income Protection + Workplace pension scheme + "Live Your Best Life" Pass to support your health and mental wellbeing + Cycle to Work Support Scheme Available + Fun and frequent company and team socials Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Job Description - Director-Compliance - Advisory Team () You Lead the Way. We've Got Your Back. With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you'll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that's unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally. At American Express, you'll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact-every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company's success. Together, we'll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world's best customer experience every day. And we'll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong. Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together. How will you make an impact in this role? Responsible for contacting clients with overdue accounts to secure the settlement of the account. Also they do preventive work to avoid future overdues with accounts that have a high exposure. Lead the UK Compliance Advisory team comprising of Compliance Analysts, Managers and Senior Managers, supporting both UK legal entities and all lines of business in the UK. Support ongoing talent development of the UK Compliance Advisory team, including regular coaching and development conversations and twice-yearly performance management reviews. Provide expert compliance risk assessment and guidance to both legal entities, and all business units and functions in the UK with respect to the design and implementation of products, processes, services (including complaints handling) and controls to ensure compliance with all applicable UK areas of law. This includes Consumer Protection and Fairness, Data Protection and Privacy, Payments Regulation, Prudential Regulation, and FCA Principles (responsibility for Compliance advice with respect to AML/Financial Crime sits with the Director, AML Advisory). Determine applicability of new laws, regulations and regulatory guidance to the business units and functions in the UK, in close partnership with the General Counsel's Office. Communicate requirements to relevant 1st and 2nd line teams in a meaningful way to enable them to understand what actions need to be taken to comply. Oversee implementation of changes required to comply by the regulatory effective date. Provide timely, pragmatic and balanced regulatory Compliance advice on regulatory risks, including through participation at Operational Risk Committees, Customer Outcomes Forums and other local legal entity governance committees and forums. Ensure appropriate communication to business teams and timely escalation to senior business leaders, where appropriate. Support the issue management program by providing Compliance advice on Operational Risk Events to determine Compliance impact, remediation and control enhancements required to meet regulatory expectations, and maintain oversight of action plans implemented by 1st line teams through to event closure. Partner with Issuing and Acquiring Marketing organisation to deliver ongoing compliance advice, support and training of UK marketing teams with respect to creation of financial promotions. Support the UK Regulatory Affairs team as needed with engagements with UK regulators such as the FCA, HMT, and PSR with respect to information requests, thematic reviews, supervisory engagements, regulatory exams and other feedback from the regulator. Lead regulatory engagements with the Data Protection Authority (ICO), with respect to data breach reporting and complaints. Lead engagements with and maintain effective oversight of lobbying efforts via AXP's Trade Association membership, such as UK Finance. Establish effective governance mechanism and monitoring of Compliance with Anti-Trust principles for member input. Create and maintain UK compliance policies, procedures, Tier 2 mandatory training and communications programs appropriate for business activities and inherent compliance risks across the market. Create impactful 2nd line Compliance goals and management priorities and regularly communicate status to senior Compliance and business leadership. Deputise for the UK Chief Compliance Risk Officer in chairing the Operational Risk Committee, attending legal entity governance committee meetings, and providing 2nd line compliance approvals where needed. Minimum Qualifications Five plus years in an advisory capacity with working knowledge of the UK Retail Banking/Payments industry Proven ability to understand legal and regulatory concepts and convert them into relevant, practical business requirements and compliance solutions Self-motivated, energetic team player with proven ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and across international markets with all levels of management Strong influencing, communication, and relationship skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree and or compliance / legal qualification Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations. Job Compliance Primary Location Schedule Full-time Job Posting Jan 14, 2025, 4:58:20 PM - Jan 28, 2025, 11:59:00 PM American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
Job Description - Director-Compliance - Advisory Team () You Lead the Way. We've Got Your Back. With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, you'll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey that's unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally. At American Express, you'll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impact-every colleague has the opportunity to share in the company's success. Together, we'll win as a team, striving to uphold our company values and powerful backing promise to provide the world's best customer experience every day. And we'll do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong. Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together. How will you make an impact in this role? Responsible for contacting clients with overdue accounts to secure the settlement of the account. Also they do preventive work to avoid future overdues with accounts that have a high exposure. Lead the UK Compliance Advisory team comprising of Compliance Analysts, Managers and Senior Managers, supporting both UK legal entities and all lines of business in the UK. Support ongoing talent development of the UK Compliance Advisory team, including regular coaching and development conversations and twice-yearly performance management reviews. Provide expert compliance risk assessment and guidance to both legal entities, and all business units and functions in the UK with respect to the design and implementation of products, processes, services (including complaints handling) and controls to ensure compliance with all applicable UK areas of law. This includes Consumer Protection and Fairness, Data Protection and Privacy, Payments Regulation, Prudential Regulation, and FCA Principles (responsibility for Compliance advice with respect to AML/Financial Crime sits with the Director, AML Advisory). Determine applicability of new laws, regulations and regulatory guidance to the business units and functions in the UK, in close partnership with the General Counsel's Office. Communicate requirements to relevant 1st and 2nd line teams in a meaningful way to enable them to understand what actions need to be taken to comply. Oversee implementation of changes required to comply by the regulatory effective date. Provide timely, pragmatic and balanced regulatory Compliance advice on regulatory risks, including through participation at Operational Risk Committees, Customer Outcomes Forums and other local legal entity governance committees and forums. Ensure appropriate communication to business teams and timely escalation to senior business leaders, where appropriate. Support the issue management program by providing Compliance advice on Operational Risk Events to determine Compliance impact, remediation and control enhancements required to meet regulatory expectations, and maintain oversight of action plans implemented by 1st line teams through to event closure. Partner with Issuing and Acquiring Marketing organisation to deliver ongoing compliance advice, support and training of UK marketing teams with respect to creation of financial promotions. Support the UK Regulatory Affairs team as needed with engagements with UK regulators such as the FCA, HMT, and PSR with respect to information requests, thematic reviews, supervisory engagements, regulatory exams and other feedback from the regulator. Lead regulatory engagements with the Data Protection Authority (ICO), with respect to data breach reporting and complaints. Lead engagements with and maintain effective oversight of lobbying efforts via AXP's Trade Association membership, such as UK Finance. Establish effective governance mechanism and monitoring of Compliance with Anti-Trust principles for member input. Create and maintain UK compliance policies, procedures, Tier 2 mandatory training and communications programs appropriate for business activities and inherent compliance risks across the market. Create impactful 2nd line Compliance goals and management priorities and regularly communicate status to senior Compliance and business leadership. Deputise for the UK Chief Compliance Risk Officer in chairing the Operational Risk Committee, attending legal entity governance committee meetings, and providing 2nd line compliance approvals where needed. Minimum Qualifications Five plus years in an advisory capacity with working knowledge of the UK Retail Banking/Payments industry Proven ability to understand legal and regulatory concepts and convert them into relevant, practical business requirements and compliance solutions Self-motivated, energetic team player with proven ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and across international markets with all levels of management Strong influencing, communication, and relationship skills Excellent written and oral communication skills Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree and or compliance / legal qualification Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations. Job Compliance Primary Location Schedule Full-time Job Posting Jan 14, 2025, 4:58:20 PM - Jan 28, 2025, 11:59:00 PM American Express is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.
Chief of Staff to UK CEO, Reinsurance Solutions The Reinsurance Solutions, UK Chief of Staff primary duties are crafted to make time, information, and decision-making more effective. Deliverables include: Board Packs (Aon UK), Reinsurance Regulatory Exec, and LT meeting content and implementation Project management of initiatives and key projects for UK Reinsurance CEO eg Culture project and where integration is required for UK and global initiatives Planning and Management Reporting Responsibilities Briefings/ messaging ahead of client and reinsurer meetings, panels, press interviews The Chief of Staff will drive initiatives to completion, navigate Aon's diverse and matrixed organisation, act as a change agent, and present ideas and solutions to sophisticated issues. Project management, collaborator management, communication skills, and relationship building skills are required for the successful execution of this role. What the day will look like Manage preparation for meetings, including setting agendas, prioritising meetings, coordinating with leaders on content. Ensure that deliverables are performed and followed-up on after meetings. Keep communication channels open across ABS and other Solution Lines by sharing Reinsurance LT decisions with collaborators. Give to the development and execution of a multi-year strategy that supports the overall business objectives, including achieving growth, margin, market share, colleague engagement and client experience targets. Work with other parts of Aon UK - leadership teams and their chiefs of staff to coordinate effectively across the solution lines Partner with each Reinsurance Solutions UK LT member to strengthen performance and drive impact. Build investment proposals, defining project goals and deliverables, balancing ambition and achievability. In partnership with HR and Segment leaders (product, geographies, client segments, insurance vertical), develop and run the Reinsurance Solutions, UK talent agenda - complete with development planning, leadership succession planning, and sponsorship Coordinate the development of a reporting system that delivers performance data to collaborators in a timely manner, enabling effective communication of capabilities, growth, and execution of regional plans. Skills and experience that will lead to success Drive global collaboration, including supporting regional prioritisation and alignment with objectives Act as a liaison and change agent on behalf of Reinsurance Solutions, UK in finding opportunities for alignment, efficiency, and new central initiatives. Align the strategy to the overall Reinsurance Solutions growth targets and operating model - in collaboration with functional teams (Analytics, Tech, Ops, Finance, and Marketing) Work closely with and sponsor I&D group to ensure alignment with ReSol culture goals and drive consistency Handle large-scale communications plans for the colleagues within UK Reinsurance Solutions in conjunction with Marketing Lead the flow of communications to ensure consistent and responsive messaging where necessary, working with LT team and Marketing to draft communications to clients/colleagues/business partners Develop materials for client and reinsurer meetings, press interviews, and panel discussions and government/ industry bodies in conjunction with relevant Reinsurance leadership Action follow-ups on behalf of the CEO Reinsurance Solutions How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
Chief of Staff to UK CEO, Reinsurance Solutions The Reinsurance Solutions, UK Chief of Staff primary duties are crafted to make time, information, and decision-making more effective. Deliverables include: Board Packs (Aon UK), Reinsurance Regulatory Exec, and LT meeting content and implementation Project management of initiatives and key projects for UK Reinsurance CEO eg Culture project and where integration is required for UK and global initiatives Planning and Management Reporting Responsibilities Briefings/ messaging ahead of client and reinsurer meetings, panels, press interviews The Chief of Staff will drive initiatives to completion, navigate Aon's diverse and matrixed organisation, act as a change agent, and present ideas and solutions to sophisticated issues. Project management, collaborator management, communication skills, and relationship building skills are required for the successful execution of this role. What the day will look like Manage preparation for meetings, including setting agendas, prioritising meetings, coordinating with leaders on content. Ensure that deliverables are performed and followed-up on after meetings. Keep communication channels open across ABS and other Solution Lines by sharing Reinsurance LT decisions with collaborators. Give to the development and execution of a multi-year strategy that supports the overall business objectives, including achieving growth, margin, market share, colleague engagement and client experience targets. Work with other parts of Aon UK - leadership teams and their chiefs of staff to coordinate effectively across the solution lines Partner with each Reinsurance Solutions UK LT member to strengthen performance and drive impact. Build investment proposals, defining project goals and deliverables, balancing ambition and achievability. In partnership with HR and Segment leaders (product, geographies, client segments, insurance vertical), develop and run the Reinsurance Solutions, UK talent agenda - complete with development planning, leadership succession planning, and sponsorship Coordinate the development of a reporting system that delivers performance data to collaborators in a timely manner, enabling effective communication of capabilities, growth, and execution of regional plans. Skills and experience that will lead to success Drive global collaboration, including supporting regional prioritisation and alignment with objectives Act as a liaison and change agent on behalf of Reinsurance Solutions, UK in finding opportunities for alignment, efficiency, and new central initiatives. Align the strategy to the overall Reinsurance Solutions growth targets and operating model - in collaboration with functional teams (Analytics, Tech, Ops, Finance, and Marketing) Work closely with and sponsor I&D group to ensure alignment with ReSol culture goals and drive consistency Handle large-scale communications plans for the colleagues within UK Reinsurance Solutions in conjunction with Marketing Lead the flow of communications to ensure consistent and responsive messaging where necessary, working with LT team and Marketing to draft communications to clients/colleagues/business partners Develop materials for client and reinsurer meetings, press interviews, and panel discussions and government/ industry bodies in conjunction with relevant Reinsurance leadership Action follow-ups on behalf of the CEO Reinsurance Solutions How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Creation Date: 15-Jan-2025 Employment Type: Permanent Employment Type: Full time Ref #: Description & Requirements Role Title: Manager Financial Analysis LII & LMRE Division: GRS Finance Department: Global Expense Management Location: London Type: Permanent About the Role: This role will have responsibilities and oversight related to monthly reporting and the annual budgeting & forecasting process for LII & LMRE. A key focus will be collaborating with the segment plan teams to help establish strategic financial direction for the business while operating in a deadline-focused, fast-paced environment. As part of the GRS Global Expense team, this role will interact often with the LII and LMRE GRS reporting segments as well as across other Global functions with the Global Expense organization. About the Department & Team: The Global Expenses Management Team is responsible for initiating, agreeing and delivering the expenses strategy to support the delivery of GRS overall business strategy and objectives. Liberty Mutual is adopting a global functional operating model which is driving change through the Expense Management organization as local People, Process and Technology adopt global standards. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the production of highly complex ad hoc and ongoing financial reports that assist the business in making decisions, effectively communicating trends and outcomes to senior management. Help to develop accurate financial plans by effective budgeting, monitoring, and problem-solving. Manage the production of complex management reports and associated analysis, ensuring accuracy and relevance to the business. Interact with management to explain the budget or financial planning process, identify factors impacting expenses or financial trends, highlight opportunities for improvement and create effective exhibits to explain business budgets. Continually assess the business value and efficiency of the work performed, identifying and implementing improvements. Partner across the segment budgeting and reporting team to implement consistent delivery of expense information and analysis across GRS. Adhere to all relevant regulatory requirements, demonstrating behaviors as set out in the Conduct Risk Policy, and proactively demonstrate compliance with these requirements and behaviors at all times. Skills and Experience: Experience of delivering change into the finance organization, for example, new ledgers and planning processes. Relevant experience, ideally gained in the insurance industry although strong candidates from practice will be considered. Experience of leading key stakeholder relationships. Strong organizational skills with a real desire to deliver first-class service supported by a continuous improvement philosophy towards systems and processes. Able to communicate (written and verbal) on a professional/technical level with peers, external advisors, and stakeholders as well as the ability to simplify complex issues for non-financial colleagues. Strong Excel skills. About Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM): Liberty Specialty Markets is part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, a leading global insurer. We offer a breadth of world-class insurance and reinsurance services to brokers and insureds in all major markets. Our people are key to our success. That is why "Put People First" is one of the five Liberty values which unite us as a global organization. We bring this to life for our colleagues through: Offering a vibrant and inclusive environment and committing to their career development. Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Our Inclusion Matters framework and employee-led networks strengthen the diversity of our workforce and our inclusive environment. Reinforcing that collaborating together to share our unique perspectives helps us make better decisions, deliver innovative solutions and pursue our ambitious goals. A supportive culture, which includes promoting a healthy work-life balance and working flexibly. For more information, please follow the links below:
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Creation Date: 15-Jan-2025 Employment Type: Permanent Employment Type: Full time Ref #: Description & Requirements Role Title: Manager Financial Analysis LII & LMRE Division: GRS Finance Department: Global Expense Management Location: London Type: Permanent About the Role: This role will have responsibilities and oversight related to monthly reporting and the annual budgeting & forecasting process for LII & LMRE. A key focus will be collaborating with the segment plan teams to help establish strategic financial direction for the business while operating in a deadline-focused, fast-paced environment. As part of the GRS Global Expense team, this role will interact often with the LII and LMRE GRS reporting segments as well as across other Global functions with the Global Expense organization. About the Department & Team: The Global Expenses Management Team is responsible for initiating, agreeing and delivering the expenses strategy to support the delivery of GRS overall business strategy and objectives. Liberty Mutual is adopting a global functional operating model which is driving change through the Expense Management organization as local People, Process and Technology adopt global standards. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the production of highly complex ad hoc and ongoing financial reports that assist the business in making decisions, effectively communicating trends and outcomes to senior management. Help to develop accurate financial plans by effective budgeting, monitoring, and problem-solving. Manage the production of complex management reports and associated analysis, ensuring accuracy and relevance to the business. Interact with management to explain the budget or financial planning process, identify factors impacting expenses or financial trends, highlight opportunities for improvement and create effective exhibits to explain business budgets. Continually assess the business value and efficiency of the work performed, identifying and implementing improvements. Partner across the segment budgeting and reporting team to implement consistent delivery of expense information and analysis across GRS. Adhere to all relevant regulatory requirements, demonstrating behaviors as set out in the Conduct Risk Policy, and proactively demonstrate compliance with these requirements and behaviors at all times. Skills and Experience: Experience of delivering change into the finance organization, for example, new ledgers and planning processes. Relevant experience, ideally gained in the insurance industry although strong candidates from practice will be considered. Experience of leading key stakeholder relationships. Strong organizational skills with a real desire to deliver first-class service supported by a continuous improvement philosophy towards systems and processes. Able to communicate (written and verbal) on a professional/technical level with peers, external advisors, and stakeholders as well as the ability to simplify complex issues for non-financial colleagues. Strong Excel skills. About Liberty Specialty Markets (LSM): Liberty Specialty Markets is part of Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, a leading global insurer. We offer a breadth of world-class insurance and reinsurance services to brokers and insureds in all major markets. Our people are key to our success. That is why "Put People First" is one of the five Liberty values which unite us as a global organization. We bring this to life for our colleagues through: Offering a vibrant and inclusive environment and committing to their career development. Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Our Inclusion Matters framework and employee-led networks strengthen the diversity of our workforce and our inclusive environment. Reinforcing that collaborating together to share our unique perspectives helps us make better decisions, deliver innovative solutions and pursue our ambitious goals. A supportive culture, which includes promoting a healthy work-life balance and working flexibly. For more information, please follow the links below:
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Sector: Project and Program Management Role: Senior Manager Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time About the Role: After over 5 years of continuous growth, winning numerous new accounts, various finalists at the UK and European Search Awards, and the Performance Marketing Awards, we are looking to hire a new Head of Organic Performance (SEO) to take the department to new heights. As a full-service media agency, search sits at OMD UK's heart within the Connected Performance Department (our combined wider digital and planning department), a team that consists of over 200 experts, so this is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to work across a varied client mix and get involved across multiple channel touchpoints working with counterparts across the agency. Reporting directly into OMD's Managing Partner (Organic Performance), the Head of Organic Performance will be responsible for spearheading the department as best in class for craft and commercials; for evangelising organic search both to senior client contacts, the department, and wider agency, working in tandem and alongside the Managing Partner (Organic Performance), direct reports, other Heads of Channel through to Client Leadership and wider agency teams. While ensuring that the Organic Performance's products and delivery are best-in-class/best-in-industry and continually be on the pulse to elevate where appropriate. As a leader of Organic Performance as well as within Connected Performance, the Head of Organic Performance will lead with authority, being responsible for new business pitches; high-level strategy; channel integration; proprietary technology; commercials and targets; building and maintaining relationships (internal & external); team development; plus, so much more to ensure the departmental growth. You will be working across a wide range of sectors from household finance, FMCG, travel, through to energy and luxury automotive brands with the opportunity to be involved within other brands across the agency and Omnicom. About the Agency: We help our clients make better decisions, faster to unlock extraordinary growth using three industry-leading capabilities: Decisions Science, Connected Performance, and Agile Innovation. We transform better customer understanding into faster marketing impact with world-class talent and technology, and we do this with some of the world's most iconic and influential brands. We are part of the world's largest media network, with more than 12,000 people working in over 100 countries and are currently AdWeek's Global Media Agency of the Year. Be Your Best: We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents, and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at to let us know how we can support you. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at OMG: At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today's society, where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard, and well-represented. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice which is available on our website .
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Sector: Project and Program Management Role: Senior Manager Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time About the Role: After over 5 years of continuous growth, winning numerous new accounts, various finalists at the UK and European Search Awards, and the Performance Marketing Awards, we are looking to hire a new Head of Organic Performance (SEO) to take the department to new heights. As a full-service media agency, search sits at OMD UK's heart within the Connected Performance Department (our combined wider digital and planning department), a team that consists of over 200 experts, so this is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to work across a varied client mix and get involved across multiple channel touchpoints working with counterparts across the agency. Reporting directly into OMD's Managing Partner (Organic Performance), the Head of Organic Performance will be responsible for spearheading the department as best in class for craft and commercials; for evangelising organic search both to senior client contacts, the department, and wider agency, working in tandem and alongside the Managing Partner (Organic Performance), direct reports, other Heads of Channel through to Client Leadership and wider agency teams. While ensuring that the Organic Performance's products and delivery are best-in-class/best-in-industry and continually be on the pulse to elevate where appropriate. As a leader of Organic Performance as well as within Connected Performance, the Head of Organic Performance will lead with authority, being responsible for new business pitches; high-level strategy; channel integration; proprietary technology; commercials and targets; building and maintaining relationships (internal & external); team development; plus, so much more to ensure the departmental growth. You will be working across a wide range of sectors from household finance, FMCG, travel, through to energy and luxury automotive brands with the opportunity to be involved within other brands across the agency and Omnicom. About the Agency: We help our clients make better decisions, faster to unlock extraordinary growth using three industry-leading capabilities: Decisions Science, Connected Performance, and Agile Innovation. We transform better customer understanding into faster marketing impact with world-class talent and technology, and we do this with some of the world's most iconic and influential brands. We are part of the world's largest media network, with more than 12,000 people working in over 100 countries and are currently AdWeek's Global Media Agency of the Year. Be Your Best: We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents, and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at to let us know how we can support you. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at OMG: At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today's society, where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard, and well-represented. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice which is available on our website .
Head of Finance Part-Time, Art Studio Contemporary art studio dedicated to fostering creativity, collaboration, and innovation in the art world is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Part-Time Head of Finance to join their team and oversee the financial management of the studio. Role Overview: As the Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and strategic growth of our art studio. You will manage the day-to-day financial operations, provide insightful financial analysis, and contribute to key decisions that drive the future of the studio. This is a flexible, part-time role, ideally suited for someone with a passion for both finance and the arts, and who thrives in a dynamic, creative environment. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Leadership Optimise the group's financial health and sustainability. Provide financial leadership and align business and finance strategies with the founders'. Act as a financial and relationship partner to advisors, clients, galleries, museums, and investors. Financial Operations and Oversight Review, optimise, and negotiate financial and finance-related terms with the studio's clients. Assess and manage risks, debt, and revenue streams. Oversee balance sheets, income statements, and cash management. Generate detailed and accurate financial reports at both company-wide and project-specific levels for directors, business partners, and external stakeholders. Manage cash flow, including projections and ensuring funds availability. Maintain strong banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners. Compliance and Reporting Prepare and oversee annual filings for the UK and assist in the phased closure of the studio's German entity. Supervise the preparation and filing of VAT returns (with support from the Finance Assistant). Ensure compliance with HMRC PAYE regulations. Keep the studio's financial processes aligned with best business practices and industry standards. Budgeting and Analysis Lead regular forecasting and budgeting meetings with project teams. Conduct financial analysis of performance, projects, and budgets to provide actionable insights. Prepare and oversee monthly management reports and financial analyses. Team Leadership and Development Direct and manage finance staff, ensuring appropriate motivation, development, and performance standards. Provide financial advice and guidance to production managers and staff to support their goals. Develop and maintain effective financial systems and procedures for streamlined management. Operational and Contractual Management Monitor external contracts and services provided by suppliers, ensuring effectiveness and value in collaboration with the production manager. Ensure the company meets all financial and legal obligations, taking necessary actions as required. Administer payroll processes efficiently and accurately. Requirements: Proven experience in financial management, preferably within creative industries or project-based environments. Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements in the UK (experience with international entities is a plus). Excellent analytical, organisational, and negotiation skills. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Experience with cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Leadership experience, including team management and development. Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role at a globally recognised contemporary art studio, contributing to the financial and strategic growth of the organisation. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
Head of Finance Part-Time, Art Studio Contemporary art studio dedicated to fostering creativity, collaboration, and innovation in the art world is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Part-Time Head of Finance to join their team and oversee the financial management of the studio. Role Overview: As the Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial health and strategic growth of our art studio. You will manage the day-to-day financial operations, provide insightful financial analysis, and contribute to key decisions that drive the future of the studio. This is a flexible, part-time role, ideally suited for someone with a passion for both finance and the arts, and who thrives in a dynamic, creative environment. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Leadership Optimise the group's financial health and sustainability. Provide financial leadership and align business and finance strategies with the founders'. Act as a financial and relationship partner to advisors, clients, galleries, museums, and investors. Financial Operations and Oversight Review, optimise, and negotiate financial and finance-related terms with the studio's clients. Assess and manage risks, debt, and revenue streams. Oversee balance sheets, income statements, and cash management. Generate detailed and accurate financial reports at both company-wide and project-specific levels for directors, business partners, and external stakeholders. Manage cash flow, including projections and ensuring funds availability. Maintain strong banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners. Compliance and Reporting Prepare and oversee annual filings for the UK and assist in the phased closure of the studio's German entity. Supervise the preparation and filing of VAT returns (with support from the Finance Assistant). Ensure compliance with HMRC PAYE regulations. Keep the studio's financial processes aligned with best business practices and industry standards. Budgeting and Analysis Lead regular forecasting and budgeting meetings with project teams. Conduct financial analysis of performance, projects, and budgets to provide actionable insights. Prepare and oversee monthly management reports and financial analyses. Team Leadership and Development Direct and manage finance staff, ensuring appropriate motivation, development, and performance standards. Provide financial advice and guidance to production managers and staff to support their goals. Develop and maintain effective financial systems and procedures for streamlined management. Operational and Contractual Management Monitor external contracts and services provided by suppliers, ensuring effectiveness and value in collaboration with the production manager. Ensure the company meets all financial and legal obligations, taking necessary actions as required. Administer payroll processes efficiently and accurately. Requirements: Proven experience in financial management, preferably within creative industries or project-based environments. Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements in the UK (experience with international entities is a plus). Excellent analytical, organisational, and negotiation skills. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Experience with cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Leadership experience, including team management and development. Advanced proficiency in financial software and tools. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role at a globally recognised contemporary art studio, contributing to the financial and strategic growth of the organisation. Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Allianz Trade UK is looking for a Commercial Underwriter to join our London (Gracechurch Street) Specialty Credit team. Reporting to the Specialty Credit Head of Region, you will be responsible for underwriting specific risks on the basis of the underwriting guidelines applicable to the Specialty Credit team and the growth strategy. What you will do: Originate transactions liaising with brokers and clients; Select opportunities based on Allianz Trade / Specialty Credit underwriting criteria; Handle the commercial underwriting process, in coordination with the risk underwriting team; Develop business by providing clients with solutions in frame of Commercial Underwriting rules; Drive growth, long-term quality and profitability of portfolio; Approve terms and conditions of tailor made solutions within authorities; Review contractual documentation and negotiate specific wordings with brokers and clients. What you will bring: A relevant experience in credit insurance or political risk market and/or banking sector including: Experience as a Political and Commercial Underwriter, or relevant banking experience; Knowledge of credit insurance mechanisms and banking products; Good understanding of trade related financings for corporates from Trade Finance to Export Finance products and knowledge of banking transactions; Good understanding of the PRI market and banking industry; Good knowledge of markets wordings; Very good geopolitical culture including on emerging markets; Strong organisational / communication skills and efficient work practices. Nice to have: Fluency in a second language. What we offer: Life assurance; Health cash plan; Employee Share Incentive Plan; 50% on your Car Insurance and up to 25% on Home Insurance through Allianz Partnership; and much more! As part of our commitment to a transparent and efficient hiring process, we kindly ask you to share your current and expected compensation as part of your application. This information helps us ensure that the role aligns with your expectations and our budget from the outset. By providing these details, we can ensure that this opportunity suits your needs and expectations before progressing your application. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
Allianz Trade UK is looking for a Commercial Underwriter to join our London (Gracechurch Street) Specialty Credit team. Reporting to the Specialty Credit Head of Region, you will be responsible for underwriting specific risks on the basis of the underwriting guidelines applicable to the Specialty Credit team and the growth strategy. What you will do: Originate transactions liaising with brokers and clients; Select opportunities based on Allianz Trade / Specialty Credit underwriting criteria; Handle the commercial underwriting process, in coordination with the risk underwriting team; Develop business by providing clients with solutions in frame of Commercial Underwriting rules; Drive growth, long-term quality and profitability of portfolio; Approve terms and conditions of tailor made solutions within authorities; Review contractual documentation and negotiate specific wordings with brokers and clients. What you will bring: A relevant experience in credit insurance or political risk market and/or banking sector including: Experience as a Political and Commercial Underwriter, or relevant banking experience; Knowledge of credit insurance mechanisms and banking products; Good understanding of trade related financings for corporates from Trade Finance to Export Finance products and knowledge of banking transactions; Good understanding of the PRI market and banking industry; Good knowledge of markets wordings; Very good geopolitical culture including on emerging markets; Strong organisational / communication skills and efficient work practices. Nice to have: Fluency in a second language. What we offer: Life assurance; Health cash plan; Employee Share Incentive Plan; 50% on your Car Insurance and up to 25% on Home Insurance through Allianz Partnership; and much more! As part of our commitment to a transparent and efficient hiring process, we kindly ask you to share your current and expected compensation as part of your application. This information helps us ensure that the role aligns with your expectations and our budget from the outset. By providing these details, we can ensure that this opportunity suits your needs and expectations before progressing your application. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Career Stream: Manager Career Level: Manager Level 5 Department: Finance Job Family: Finance Job Sub-Family: Multi-Discipline Location: London, UK Workplace Designation: Partially Remote Term: Permanent Line Manager: COO - Internews Europe Salary: £78,200 - £105,600 Direct reports: Finance Team GENERAL FUNCTION We are seeking a highly skilled finance professional to perform this essential senior leadership, strategic financial and management position in our London headquarters. The approximate annual income for Internews Europe and its subsidiaries, of which the post-holder has oversight, is c. £20m. The post-holder will report directly to the COO for Internews Europe. The post-holder will be a leader on matters of corporate financial strategy, inter-Alliance financial accounting, budget management, and overall accounting operations. This is an exciting opportunity to drive systems and process improvements in corporate financial management and planning, whilst also ensuring the smooth running of the financial service centre of the organisation. The Finance Director is a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in London, in addition to other international management units. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Key Strategic Deliverables will include the following: Lead on strategic financial management of Internews Europe, promoting effective and efficient processes to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organisation. Oversee and deliver on the statutory audit and delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts in line with UK charity requirements. Act as the focal point in all financial matters for the Internews Board of Trustees, Finance and Audit subcommittee and the Senior Management Team (SMT). Act as the primary Finance Team representative of Internews Europe in the relationship with Alliance partners, modelling and implementing improvements in the recording of financial data and transactions and improving financial reporting to the Programme Management Units. Ensure timely production of financial management information to key stakeholders across the organisation to enable informed decision making and alterations to existing plans where required. Co-ordination of the annual organisational budget preparation process and ensure effective budget oversight and management by project and department managers. Promote strong collaboration with colleagues from Grants and Contracts and Development Teams to reforecast and test progress towards annual targets for income and expenditure. Ensuring professional and compliant delivery of all Internews Europe financial processes, to drive improvements in processes and ensure all staff understand and adopt such processes. Finance Department operations Specific duties with support from the Finance Team will include the following: Management of the Finance Team, providing effective leadership and creating an environment where Finance staff can learn and develop professionally. Oversight of core accounting processes including cash-flow planning and management, accounts payable and receivable, and analysis of the balance sheet debtors and creditors. Management of the relationship for resource sharing and associated accounting transactions arising with the other entities in the Alliance network to facilitate combined management/programmatic reporting when required, while ensuring sufficient financial controls to ensure distinct financial reporting and protection of separate legal entity status. Oversight of international banking processes (GBP and foreign currency, income and payments) and Treasury management to minimise organisational risk and negative foreign exchange valuations. Primary holder of the Banking relationship, including monitoring banking arrangements in international offices. Co-ordinate the monthly payroll process with HR colleagues and the external payroll bureau. Oversight of subsidiary financial processes: Currently Internews Europe has two subsidiaries, Internews International (II) based in France and Internews Media Development based in Ireland, currently dormant. Oversight of financial processes including relevant controls, policies and procedures. Oversight of financial reporting in accordance with relevant GAAP and regulatory requirements. Monitor local regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with relevant tax and reporting and audit requirements. Key Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance Primary advisor to SMT of ramifications of strategic decisions, including financial, tax and other regulatory impacts. Input to strategic development initiatives regarding appropriate application of donor funding mechanisms and utilization of subsidiaries. Ensure compliance with the UK regulatory regime and with the requirements of our principal funders and other supporters. Lead responsibility for ensuring the maintenance and regular review of all statutory and best practice policies and procedures, staff training and socialization of changes. Assisting the Programme teams with interpretation of donor compliance requirements, their translation into Internews Europe operational and/or financial procedures, and their effective implementation. Participation in global business operations leadership Collaborate with other members of the global senior leadership team for efficient operations and execution of the mission. Collaboration with Information Technology and Solutions for effective implementation of software and other technology solutions, providing information and expertise and support for appropriate budgeting and expense allocation. Collaboration with Enterprise Risk Management and Security team regarding identification and mitigation of financial and other risks, as well as preparing policy and reports in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines. Collaboration with People and Culture team to ensure appropriate labour regulations, Internews policies, procedures and financial controls are adhered to in the processing of payroll and other benefits; includes oversight and development of payments to employees and consultants working outside of the UK on Internews projects. In all duties, uphold Internews' Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice . SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES The Role carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities including training employees; managing, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Direct Reports: Deputy Finance Director and Finance Business Partner Lead QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: The criteria below are the minimum necessary for effective performance in the post. The applicant must demonstrate how they meet each of them through the application form and, when necessary, through job-specific tasks and at interview. Experience Experience of managing financial and management accounts processes, including annual accounts for UK charitable entities, audits and external reporting (Essential) Experience in a management capacity within an organisation of at least similar size and complexity to Internews Europe (Essential) Experience of liaising with and advising non-financial managers and staff (Essential) Experience of line management and leadership (Essential) Experience of being key Board contact and engagement point (Desirable) Experience of managing external professional and service provider relationships (Essential) Experience of major multi-lateral and bi-lateral donor requirements (Essential) Experience of managing the external reporting and/or compliance functions of a comparable size of organisation (Essential) Experience of working in, or dealing with, developing countries and fragile states (Desirable) Knowledge Good understanding of charity finance regulations and systems (Essential) Professional qualification in finance or accounting (Essential) Knowledge of UK SORP (Essential) High degree of proficiency in Excel (Essential) Knowledge of ERP (or equivalent), particularly reporting tools usage and functionality (Essential) Person skills / aptitudes A willingness and ability to adopt a hands-on approach to your work (Essential) A contemporary, supportive and transparent approach to management and leadership (Essential) Be comfortable working in a collaborative, highly diverse and mutually accountable environment (Essential) Strong communication, liaison and interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels, and represent the organisation (Essential) Strong analytical, problem solving and creative thinking skills (Essential) VACANCY TIMEFRAME: . click apply for full job details
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
Career Stream: Manager Career Level: Manager Level 5 Department: Finance Job Family: Finance Job Sub-Family: Multi-Discipline Location: London, UK Workplace Designation: Partially Remote Term: Permanent Line Manager: COO - Internews Europe Salary: £78,200 - £105,600 Direct reports: Finance Team GENERAL FUNCTION We are seeking a highly skilled finance professional to perform this essential senior leadership, strategic financial and management position in our London headquarters. The approximate annual income for Internews Europe and its subsidiaries, of which the post-holder has oversight, is c. £20m. The post-holder will report directly to the COO for Internews Europe. The post-holder will be a leader on matters of corporate financial strategy, inter-Alliance financial accounting, budget management, and overall accounting operations. This is an exciting opportunity to drive systems and process improvements in corporate financial management and planning, whilst also ensuring the smooth running of the financial service centre of the organisation. The Finance Director is a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in London, in addition to other international management units. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Key Strategic Deliverables will include the following: Lead on strategic financial management of Internews Europe, promoting effective and efficient processes to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organisation. Oversee and deliver on the statutory audit and delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts in line with UK charity requirements. Act as the focal point in all financial matters for the Internews Board of Trustees, Finance and Audit subcommittee and the Senior Management Team (SMT). Act as the primary Finance Team representative of Internews Europe in the relationship with Alliance partners, modelling and implementing improvements in the recording of financial data and transactions and improving financial reporting to the Programme Management Units. Ensure timely production of financial management information to key stakeholders across the organisation to enable informed decision making and alterations to existing plans where required. Co-ordination of the annual organisational budget preparation process and ensure effective budget oversight and management by project and department managers. Promote strong collaboration with colleagues from Grants and Contracts and Development Teams to reforecast and test progress towards annual targets for income and expenditure. Ensuring professional and compliant delivery of all Internews Europe financial processes, to drive improvements in processes and ensure all staff understand and adopt such processes. Finance Department operations Specific duties with support from the Finance Team will include the following: Management of the Finance Team, providing effective leadership and creating an environment where Finance staff can learn and develop professionally. Oversight of core accounting processes including cash-flow planning and management, accounts payable and receivable, and analysis of the balance sheet debtors and creditors. Management of the relationship for resource sharing and associated accounting transactions arising with the other entities in the Alliance network to facilitate combined management/programmatic reporting when required, while ensuring sufficient financial controls to ensure distinct financial reporting and protection of separate legal entity status. Oversight of international banking processes (GBP and foreign currency, income and payments) and Treasury management to minimise organisational risk and negative foreign exchange valuations. Primary holder of the Banking relationship, including monitoring banking arrangements in international offices. Co-ordinate the monthly payroll process with HR colleagues and the external payroll bureau. Oversight of subsidiary financial processes: Currently Internews Europe has two subsidiaries, Internews International (II) based in France and Internews Media Development based in Ireland, currently dormant. Oversight of financial processes including relevant controls, policies and procedures. Oversight of financial reporting in accordance with relevant GAAP and regulatory requirements. Monitor local regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with relevant tax and reporting and audit requirements. Key Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance Primary advisor to SMT of ramifications of strategic decisions, including financial, tax and other regulatory impacts. Input to strategic development initiatives regarding appropriate application of donor funding mechanisms and utilization of subsidiaries. Ensure compliance with the UK regulatory regime and with the requirements of our principal funders and other supporters. Lead responsibility for ensuring the maintenance and regular review of all statutory and best practice policies and procedures, staff training and socialization of changes. Assisting the Programme teams with interpretation of donor compliance requirements, their translation into Internews Europe operational and/or financial procedures, and their effective implementation. Participation in global business operations leadership Collaborate with other members of the global senior leadership team for efficient operations and execution of the mission. Collaboration with Information Technology and Solutions for effective implementation of software and other technology solutions, providing information and expertise and support for appropriate budgeting and expense allocation. Collaboration with Enterprise Risk Management and Security team regarding identification and mitigation of financial and other risks, as well as preparing policy and reports in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines. Collaboration with People and Culture team to ensure appropriate labour regulations, Internews policies, procedures and financial controls are adhered to in the processing of payroll and other benefits; includes oversight and development of payments to employees and consultants working outside of the UK on Internews projects. In all duties, uphold Internews' Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice . SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES The Role carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities including training employees; managing, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Direct Reports: Deputy Finance Director and Finance Business Partner Lead QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: The criteria below are the minimum necessary for effective performance in the post. The applicant must demonstrate how they meet each of them through the application form and, when necessary, through job-specific tasks and at interview. Experience Experience of managing financial and management accounts processes, including annual accounts for UK charitable entities, audits and external reporting (Essential) Experience in a management capacity within an organisation of at least similar size and complexity to Internews Europe (Essential) Experience of liaising with and advising non-financial managers and staff (Essential) Experience of line management and leadership (Essential) Experience of being key Board contact and engagement point (Desirable) Experience of managing external professional and service provider relationships (Essential) Experience of major multi-lateral and bi-lateral donor requirements (Essential) Experience of managing the external reporting and/or compliance functions of a comparable size of organisation (Essential) Experience of working in, or dealing with, developing countries and fragile states (Desirable) Knowledge Good understanding of charity finance regulations and systems (Essential) Professional qualification in finance or accounting (Essential) Knowledge of UK SORP (Essential) High degree of proficiency in Excel (Essential) Knowledge of ERP (or equivalent), particularly reporting tools usage and functionality (Essential) Person skills / aptitudes A willingness and ability to adopt a hands-on approach to your work (Essential) A contemporary, supportive and transparent approach to management and leadership (Essential) Be comfortable working in a collaborative, highly diverse and mutually accountable environment (Essential) Strong communication, liaison and interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels, and represent the organisation (Essential) Strong analytical, problem solving and creative thinking skills (Essential) VACANCY TIMEFRAME: . click apply for full job details
Asset & Wealth Management - EMEA Third Party Wealth Marketing - Vice President - London Opportunity Overview CORPORATE TITLE: Vice President OFFICE LOCATION(S): London JOB FUNCTION: Marketing DIVISION: Asset & Wealth Management Bringing together public markets and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset Management provides clients around the world with dedicated, intelligent partnership that helps them realize their potential. We shape investment opportunities to the exact needs of every client, drawing from our deeply connected global network and personalized expert insights, across every region and market-supervising over $2.8 trillion in assets worldwide. Driven by a passion for our clients' success, we take personal responsibility for building long-term relationships based on conviction, sustainable outcomes, and shared success over time. About Goldman Sachs Marketing Led by the firm's first Chief Marketing Officer, the marketing function at Goldman Sachs (GS) has unified the discipline, codifying a business-critical function seen as core to the firm's future growth. As such, GS has built a data and technology enabled team of growth marketers, delivering value for the brand and the business. The organization consists of key Centre of Excellence roles in areas such as Brand, Paid Media, and Content Marketing, as well as marketing leads for each of our revenue divisions. Together, this team collaborates around a unified, scalable, and consistent approach to marketing the brand and its offerings. Within the Global Marketing function sits the Asset Management Marketing team, responsible for end-to-end marketing strategies and programs for the entirety of the business. Marketing helps shape the Goldman Sachs Asset Management brand and protect and grow the business's reputation. They create and deliver targeted, integrated marketing campaigns across digital channels, paid media and in-person experiences, which broaden our client footprint, deepen relationships with clients, diversify our asset base, and fuel business growth. Role Summary This Vice President will play a key role within the Asset Management (AM) Marketing team, leading integrated marketing for our Third-Party Wealth (TPW) client channel across EMEA. The TPW client channel includes discretionary and advisory wealth managers, private banks, and fund platforms. The VP will partner with client-facing business leaders, product strategy, investment teams and broader AM Marketing teams to identify and harness the top commercial priorities and translate them into full-funnel plans, fueling our business growth objectives with this critical segment. Position Responsibilities Channel marketing implementation: Develop and implement an integrated marketing strategy for AM's third-party wealth client segment to fuel overall business growth objectives in EMEA. Brand narrative: Ensure the Asset Management value proposition, and associated third party wealth value proposition are infused through all related marketing activities in the EMEA. Client research: Partner with marketing team to track and analyze client research to determine how AM is perceived by our third-party wealth clients, and execute on plan to enhance perceptions. Campaigns and execution: Develop and execute well thought-out, impactful and quantifiable lead generation and client retention campaigns leveraging a range of digital, media and in-person channels. Content: Partner with content and product marketing teams, to deliver a content calendar which fully supports the third party wealth marketing strategy, including the generation of editorial ideas, and content creation as well as continual improvement across marketing and sales collaterals, social media and Partnership marketing: Partner with third party wealth business leaders to develop and deliver high-impact, tailored client-specific marketing programs to deepen relationships and build loyalty with strategic third-party wealth clients. Sponsorships and Webinars: Partner with business leads and functional leads within marketing to execute on sponsorship and webinar strategy, including agenda, speakers, invitations, on the day experience, dinners, design and impact measurement. Measurement and reporting: End-to-end reporting and measurement of day-to-day and campaign-related marketing impact, delivering clear MROI and taking active steps to adjust marketing approach as necessary to optimize. Risk management: Maintain strict adherence to regulatory and procedural guidelines for all marketing communications including proactive management of operational risk. Team effectiveness: Drive operational efficiency of the third party wealth marketing team, ensuring they are highly motivated, fully engaged and able to operate at scale. Partnership and collaboration: Develop and maintain strong relationships with other AM marketing leaders, EO marketing partners, Corporate Communications, sales and investment heads, and key senior stakeholders across the global organization. Qualifications 10+ years in a similar role within a similar leading financial institution with an outstanding track record with measurable impacts and achievements. In-depth knowledge of the asset management industry: clients, products, regulations, competitors. Well-developed strategic thinking with commercial awareness and business acumen. Strong communication, influencing and presentation skills with keen attention-to-detail. Excellent time management, and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Demonstrable track record of working effectively across matrixed, complex organizations as well as the ability to engage with partners at all levels. Ability to present investment views in a thoughtful and well-reasoned manner, synthesize information from multiple sources and develop a clear, compelling story. Demonstrated integrated marketing skills across strategy and execution; ability to leverage subject matter experts throughout broader divisional marketing team in pursuit of effective outcomes. Solid experience in digital marketing, with working knowledge of martech within B2B environments, lead generation, and analytics in order to partner with subject matter experts. Ability to work at varying speeds and under timeframe pressure, while maintaining extremely high standards. Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS); MBA and/or CFA preferred. ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at . We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2021. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
Asset & Wealth Management - EMEA Third Party Wealth Marketing - Vice President - London Opportunity Overview CORPORATE TITLE: Vice President OFFICE LOCATION(S): London JOB FUNCTION: Marketing DIVISION: Asset & Wealth Management Bringing together public markets and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset Management provides clients around the world with dedicated, intelligent partnership that helps them realize their potential. We shape investment opportunities to the exact needs of every client, drawing from our deeply connected global network and personalized expert insights, across every region and market-supervising over $2.8 trillion in assets worldwide. Driven by a passion for our clients' success, we take personal responsibility for building long-term relationships based on conviction, sustainable outcomes, and shared success over time. About Goldman Sachs Marketing Led by the firm's first Chief Marketing Officer, the marketing function at Goldman Sachs (GS) has unified the discipline, codifying a business-critical function seen as core to the firm's future growth. As such, GS has built a data and technology enabled team of growth marketers, delivering value for the brand and the business. The organization consists of key Centre of Excellence roles in areas such as Brand, Paid Media, and Content Marketing, as well as marketing leads for each of our revenue divisions. Together, this team collaborates around a unified, scalable, and consistent approach to marketing the brand and its offerings. Within the Global Marketing function sits the Asset Management Marketing team, responsible for end-to-end marketing strategies and programs for the entirety of the business. Marketing helps shape the Goldman Sachs Asset Management brand and protect and grow the business's reputation. They create and deliver targeted, integrated marketing campaigns across digital channels, paid media and in-person experiences, which broaden our client footprint, deepen relationships with clients, diversify our asset base, and fuel business growth. Role Summary This Vice President will play a key role within the Asset Management (AM) Marketing team, leading integrated marketing for our Third-Party Wealth (TPW) client channel across EMEA. The TPW client channel includes discretionary and advisory wealth managers, private banks, and fund platforms. The VP will partner with client-facing business leaders, product strategy, investment teams and broader AM Marketing teams to identify and harness the top commercial priorities and translate them into full-funnel plans, fueling our business growth objectives with this critical segment. Position Responsibilities Channel marketing implementation: Develop and implement an integrated marketing strategy for AM's third-party wealth client segment to fuel overall business growth objectives in EMEA. Brand narrative: Ensure the Asset Management value proposition, and associated third party wealth value proposition are infused through all related marketing activities in the EMEA. Client research: Partner with marketing team to track and analyze client research to determine how AM is perceived by our third-party wealth clients, and execute on plan to enhance perceptions. Campaigns and execution: Develop and execute well thought-out, impactful and quantifiable lead generation and client retention campaigns leveraging a range of digital, media and in-person channels. Content: Partner with content and product marketing teams, to deliver a content calendar which fully supports the third party wealth marketing strategy, including the generation of editorial ideas, and content creation as well as continual improvement across marketing and sales collaterals, social media and Partnership marketing: Partner with third party wealth business leaders to develop and deliver high-impact, tailored client-specific marketing programs to deepen relationships and build loyalty with strategic third-party wealth clients. Sponsorships and Webinars: Partner with business leads and functional leads within marketing to execute on sponsorship and webinar strategy, including agenda, speakers, invitations, on the day experience, dinners, design and impact measurement. Measurement and reporting: End-to-end reporting and measurement of day-to-day and campaign-related marketing impact, delivering clear MROI and taking active steps to adjust marketing approach as necessary to optimize. Risk management: Maintain strict adherence to regulatory and procedural guidelines for all marketing communications including proactive management of operational risk. Team effectiveness: Drive operational efficiency of the third party wealth marketing team, ensuring they are highly motivated, fully engaged and able to operate at scale. Partnership and collaboration: Develop and maintain strong relationships with other AM marketing leaders, EO marketing partners, Corporate Communications, sales and investment heads, and key senior stakeholders across the global organization. Qualifications 10+ years in a similar role within a similar leading financial institution with an outstanding track record with measurable impacts and achievements. In-depth knowledge of the asset management industry: clients, products, regulations, competitors. Well-developed strategic thinking with commercial awareness and business acumen. Strong communication, influencing and presentation skills with keen attention-to-detail. Excellent time management, and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Demonstrable track record of working effectively across matrixed, complex organizations as well as the ability to engage with partners at all levels. Ability to present investment views in a thoughtful and well-reasoned manner, synthesize information from multiple sources and develop a clear, compelling story. Demonstrated integrated marketing skills across strategy and execution; ability to leverage subject matter experts throughout broader divisional marketing team in pursuit of effective outcomes. Solid experience in digital marketing, with working knowledge of martech within B2B environments, lead generation, and analytics in order to partner with subject matter experts. Ability to work at varying speeds and under timeframe pressure, while maintaining extremely high standards. Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS); MBA and/or CFA preferred. ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at . We're committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 2021. All rights reserved. Goldman Sachs is an equal employment/affirmative action employer Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
About Fresha Fresha is the leading marketplace platform for beauty & wellness trusted by millions of consumers and businesses worldwide . Fresha is used by 110,000+ businesses and 450,000+ stylists and professionals worldwide , processing over 1 billion appointments to date . The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom , with 12 global offices located across North America, EMEA and APAC. Fresha allows consumers to discover, book and pay for beauty and wellness appointments with local businesses via its marketplace, while beauty and wellness businesses and professionals use an all-in-one platform to manage their entire operations with an intuitive subscription-free business software and financial technology solutions. Fresha's ecosystem gives merchants everything they need to run their business seamlessly by facilitating appointment bookings, point-of-sale, customer records management, marketing automation, loyalty, beauty products inventory and team management. The consumer marketplace unlocks revenue potential for partner businesses by leveraging the power of online bookings and automated marketing through mobile apps and advanced integrations with major tech brands including Instagram , Facebook and Google. Role overview Given our exciting growth plans, we are looking for an exceptional Senior Finance Analyst to partner with our finance teams, especially our VPs of Accounting and Finance Strategy, to drive our financial strategy, scenario modelling, audit and accounting processes using our data platform. Your expertise will guide us in growing our revenue, making us more profitable, keeping us compliant, raising capital and identifying commercial opportunities across the business. Reporting into the Lead Commercial Analyst and working closely with Finance professionals, other Analysts, commercial teams, marketers and product managers, you will create data models, data products, metrics and find insights that fuel our growth and uncover new ways of thinking. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work in a fast-paced and changing environment, who likes to work autonomously, enjoys a challenge and wants to make an impact. Accountabilities Develop and maintain models for fraud detection, image validation, recommendations and other ML use cases, both batch and real time Discover and prioritise new use cases for data science techniques across Fresha's product and workflows Prioritise your roadmap for maximum impact across different functions Mentor and coach an existing team of junior data scientists Collaborate closely with product, engineering, marketing and commercial teams to bring data science techniques to life You'll also work with the rest of the analytics team to find robust data sources and leverage existing capabilities, then develop new architectures only where needed. Key skills Technical Skills: You should be highly proficient with programming languages such as Python/ R and SQL. You should also have extensive experience with data mining, mathematics, and statistical analysis, with the capability to derive actionable insights from complex data sets. ML: You should have demonstrable experience applying data science methods to real-world data problems, particularly in building, deploying, and optimising machine learning models across a variety of projects. Commercial: You need a strong understanding of how data science fits into the wider business context, with the ability to use data insights to influence commercial strategies and decision-making. Your insights should be directly tied to improving business KPIs with ML models. Communication: Exceptional communication skills are needed. You should be comfortable explaining complex data insights in simple terms and persuasively communicating your findings to influence strategic decisions. Motivation: The ideal candidate is ambitious, determined, and self-motivated, able to navigate the fast-paced and dynamic environment at Fresha. Your ability to stay motivated, navigate challenges, and drive forward our analytics offering will be crucial for your success Preferred but not required: Familiarity with dbt and other data analysis tools would be a bonus Bonus points: Experience using cloud notebooks and AWS containerisation Experience with Streamlit Experience working in fast-paced scale ups Inclusive workforce At Fresha, we are creating a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable. We want all Fresha people to feel included and truly empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Everyone who applies will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying. If you have any accessibility requirements that would make you more comfortable during the interview process and/or once you join, please let us know so that we can support you.
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
About Fresha Fresha is the leading marketplace platform for beauty & wellness trusted by millions of consumers and businesses worldwide . Fresha is used by 110,000+ businesses and 450,000+ stylists and professionals worldwide , processing over 1 billion appointments to date . The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom , with 12 global offices located across North America, EMEA and APAC. Fresha allows consumers to discover, book and pay for beauty and wellness appointments with local businesses via its marketplace, while beauty and wellness businesses and professionals use an all-in-one platform to manage their entire operations with an intuitive subscription-free business software and financial technology solutions. Fresha's ecosystem gives merchants everything they need to run their business seamlessly by facilitating appointment bookings, point-of-sale, customer records management, marketing automation, loyalty, beauty products inventory and team management. The consumer marketplace unlocks revenue potential for partner businesses by leveraging the power of online bookings and automated marketing through mobile apps and advanced integrations with major tech brands including Instagram , Facebook and Google. Role overview Given our exciting growth plans, we are looking for an exceptional Senior Finance Analyst to partner with our finance teams, especially our VPs of Accounting and Finance Strategy, to drive our financial strategy, scenario modelling, audit and accounting processes using our data platform. Your expertise will guide us in growing our revenue, making us more profitable, keeping us compliant, raising capital and identifying commercial opportunities across the business. Reporting into the Lead Commercial Analyst and working closely with Finance professionals, other Analysts, commercial teams, marketers and product managers, you will create data models, data products, metrics and find insights that fuel our growth and uncover new ways of thinking. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work in a fast-paced and changing environment, who likes to work autonomously, enjoys a challenge and wants to make an impact. Accountabilities Develop and maintain models for fraud detection, image validation, recommendations and other ML use cases, both batch and real time Discover and prioritise new use cases for data science techniques across Fresha's product and workflows Prioritise your roadmap for maximum impact across different functions Mentor and coach an existing team of junior data scientists Collaborate closely with product, engineering, marketing and commercial teams to bring data science techniques to life You'll also work with the rest of the analytics team to find robust data sources and leverage existing capabilities, then develop new architectures only where needed. Key skills Technical Skills: You should be highly proficient with programming languages such as Python/ R and SQL. You should also have extensive experience with data mining, mathematics, and statistical analysis, with the capability to derive actionable insights from complex data sets. ML: You should have demonstrable experience applying data science methods to real-world data problems, particularly in building, deploying, and optimising machine learning models across a variety of projects. Commercial: You need a strong understanding of how data science fits into the wider business context, with the ability to use data insights to influence commercial strategies and decision-making. Your insights should be directly tied to improving business KPIs with ML models. Communication: Exceptional communication skills are needed. You should be comfortable explaining complex data insights in simple terms and persuasively communicating your findings to influence strategic decisions. Motivation: The ideal candidate is ambitious, determined, and self-motivated, able to navigate the fast-paced and dynamic environment at Fresha. Your ability to stay motivated, navigate challenges, and drive forward our analytics offering will be crucial for your success Preferred but not required: Familiarity with dbt and other data analysis tools would be a bonus Bonus points: Experience using cloud notebooks and AWS containerisation Experience with Streamlit Experience working in fast-paced scale ups Inclusive workforce At Fresha, we are creating a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable. We want all Fresha people to feel included and truly empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Everyone who applies will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying. If you have any accessibility requirements that would make you more comfortable during the interview process and/or once you join, please let us know so that we can support you.
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: ENGIE Global Energy Management & Sales (GEMS) provides energy supply solutions and risk management services to support its clients through their decarbonization journey, while optimizing ENGIE's assets and contributing to value creation. ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services with a leading energy management business, piloted by its entity 'Global Energy Management & Sales' who built its savoir-faire managing the Group's large and diverse asset portfolio over 20+ years. 3,600 employees around the world develop our solutions, through international business platforms. We cover the full energy mix: renewable and thermal power, natural gas & LNG, biomass, environmental products. Our experts provide tailor-made solutions based on a wide range of savoir-faire in energy management with a strong focus on decarbonation and decentralization. Our 190,000 clients span the entire value chain: producers, asset developers, financial players, utilities, distributors and industrials. Our global reach and strong local presence enable us to offer these diverse clients tailor-made services and respond to rapid changes in mature or emerging markets alike. Context: Engie plays a major role in the UK's green power transition both as a developer of green power projects and de-risking new build third party assets. The UK government's ambitious targets to decarbonise the electricity system by the end of the decade have reinforced the importance of GEMS UK's green power business. The Valuation & Analysis team (V&A) is looking for a VIE in London whose mission is to support the development of GEMS UK Renewables trading desk. The successful applicant will work on a wide range of projects centred primarily around short term power markets and the delivery of over 1GW of renewable energy. By working with Trading, V&A and IS the applicant will have the opportunity to develop new and improve existing machine learning models and develop and improve renewables production forecasts. Role: Production of price and volume forecast models for power markets. Backtest and calibration of trading strategies for renewable and battery assets in the GB power market. Must have: Strong data science and programming skills (python) Fluent in English Good to have: Understanding of the energy business and power markets Experience in ML and forecasting Having experience on AWS is a plus Must have: You know how to adapt; you like to develop yourself in a constantly changing environment You are curious, very dynamic, serious and very professional You are a practical thinker, autonomous, and able to take initiatives You are able to explain and convey messages about complex issues You want to be challenged! You are a team player! Education and professional background: Master's Degree or Equivalent: Specify degrees in areas such as: Data Science Computer Science Statistics Mathematics Energy Economics Engineering (Electrical, Energy, or Industrial) Finance or Economics (if complemented with data analytics expertise) No prior experience required Languages: No specific language requirements mentioned. Travels: No traveling is expected in this role. If you meet these requirements, then you are the talent we are looking for. Do not waste time! Apply by attaching your updated CV, regardless of your gender. ENGIE Global Energy Management & Sales is committed to creating a gender-neutral environment that unlocks the potential of everyone and provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals. All our positions are open to people with disabilities, please let your recruiter know if you need reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the recruitment process; they will be happy to assist you. About ENGIE: Our group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Our purpose ('raison d'être') is to act to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions, reconciling economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet. We rely on our key businesses (gas, power, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers. With our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are a community of Imaginative Builders, committed every day to more harmonious progress. Business Unit: GEMS Division: GEMS - BP UNITED KINGDOM Legal Entity: ENGIE Global Markets S.A.S. Contract Type: VIE Job Type: Full - Time Professional Experience: Junior (experience
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: ENGIE Global Energy Management & Sales (GEMS) provides energy supply solutions and risk management services to support its clients through their decarbonization journey, while optimizing ENGIE's assets and contributing to value creation. ENGIE is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services with a leading energy management business, piloted by its entity 'Global Energy Management & Sales' who built its savoir-faire managing the Group's large and diverse asset portfolio over 20+ years. 3,600 employees around the world develop our solutions, through international business platforms. We cover the full energy mix: renewable and thermal power, natural gas & LNG, biomass, environmental products. Our experts provide tailor-made solutions based on a wide range of savoir-faire in energy management with a strong focus on decarbonation and decentralization. Our 190,000 clients span the entire value chain: producers, asset developers, financial players, utilities, distributors and industrials. Our global reach and strong local presence enable us to offer these diverse clients tailor-made services and respond to rapid changes in mature or emerging markets alike. Context: Engie plays a major role in the UK's green power transition both as a developer of green power projects and de-risking new build third party assets. The UK government's ambitious targets to decarbonise the electricity system by the end of the decade have reinforced the importance of GEMS UK's green power business. The Valuation & Analysis team (V&A) is looking for a VIE in London whose mission is to support the development of GEMS UK Renewables trading desk. The successful applicant will work on a wide range of projects centred primarily around short term power markets and the delivery of over 1GW of renewable energy. By working with Trading, V&A and IS the applicant will have the opportunity to develop new and improve existing machine learning models and develop and improve renewables production forecasts. Role: Production of price and volume forecast models for power markets. Backtest and calibration of trading strategies for renewable and battery assets in the GB power market. Must have: Strong data science and programming skills (python) Fluent in English Good to have: Understanding of the energy business and power markets Experience in ML and forecasting Having experience on AWS is a plus Must have: You know how to adapt; you like to develop yourself in a constantly changing environment You are curious, very dynamic, serious and very professional You are a practical thinker, autonomous, and able to take initiatives You are able to explain and convey messages about complex issues You want to be challenged! You are a team player! Education and professional background: Master's Degree or Equivalent: Specify degrees in areas such as: Data Science Computer Science Statistics Mathematics Energy Economics Engineering (Electrical, Energy, or Industrial) Finance or Economics (if complemented with data analytics expertise) No prior experience required Languages: No specific language requirements mentioned. Travels: No traveling is expected in this role. If you meet these requirements, then you are the talent we are looking for. Do not waste time! Apply by attaching your updated CV, regardless of your gender. ENGIE Global Energy Management & Sales is committed to creating a gender-neutral environment that unlocks the potential of everyone and provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals. All our positions are open to people with disabilities, please let your recruiter know if you need reasonable accommodations to be able to participate in the recruitment process; they will be happy to assist you. About ENGIE: Our group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Our purpose ('raison d'être') is to act to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally-friendly solutions, reconciling economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet. We rely on our key businesses (gas, power, renewable energy, services) to offer competitive solutions to our customers. With our 96,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are a community of Imaginative Builders, committed every day to more harmonious progress. Business Unit: GEMS Division: GEMS - BP UNITED KINGDOM Legal Entity: ENGIE Global Markets S.A.S. Contract Type: VIE Job Type: Full - Time Professional Experience: Junior (experience
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Senior Technical Infra Program Manager, EMEA DC Delivery DESCRIPTION The EMEA AWS Infrastructure Delivery Team is looking for a Program Manager to work alongside a talented team of Technical Infrastructure Program Managers, Business Development executives, Data Center Engineers, and Operations team to remediate risks from Amazon's Colocation Data Center providers. The role will involve working in a fast-paced environment and you will be leading programs to drive operational excellence and process improvements across a number of cross-functional projects. If you love being at the forefront of industry growth and development, applying your analytical skills to derive insights and come up with solutions, then this is the right role for you. This is a role offering an opportunity to work cross-functionally and across multiple regions. You will have the opportunity to build new programs from the ground up and scale existing programs/initiatives. You are the ideal candidate if you: Enjoy working cross-functionally across a large organization and building operational excellence programs. Have excellent analytical skills and the ability to build new metrics and dive deep on existing metrics. Can clearly define process requirements and metrics and can work with teams to implement the optimal end-to-end design. Effectively partner with internal stakeholders in order to identify opportunities for improvement. Anticipate and interpret customer requirements - and possess excellent judgment while delivering results. Key job responsibilities Own and drive performance of key goals/metrics across the team. Understand key processes and identify areas of improvement. Deep dive misses to understand root causes and put in place long-term solutions/fixes. Present findings/recommendations and goal performance in Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly business reviews. A day in the life AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help. You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. About the team AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship & Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in statistics, business, finance, engineering, or a related field. Proven analytical skills and working knowledge of Excel and Tableau. Program Management experience with problem-solving skills; can dive deep for root cause resolutions. Ability to manage competing priorities under ambiguity. Written and verbal communications skills; in this role you will partner, advise, and present to technical and non-technical stakeholders. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience presenting to senior executives. Familiarity with one or more AWS products. Experience with data center technologies or operations. Demonstrated ability to use data (including SQL) and metrics to back up assumptions, evaluate outcomes, and challenge conventional wisdom. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Senior Technical Infra Program Manager, EMEA DC Delivery DESCRIPTION The EMEA AWS Infrastructure Delivery Team is looking for a Program Manager to work alongside a talented team of Technical Infrastructure Program Managers, Business Development executives, Data Center Engineers, and Operations team to remediate risks from Amazon's Colocation Data Center providers. The role will involve working in a fast-paced environment and you will be leading programs to drive operational excellence and process improvements across a number of cross-functional projects. If you love being at the forefront of industry growth and development, applying your analytical skills to derive insights and come up with solutions, then this is the right role for you. This is a role offering an opportunity to work cross-functionally and across multiple regions. You will have the opportunity to build new programs from the ground up and scale existing programs/initiatives. You are the ideal candidate if you: Enjoy working cross-functionally across a large organization and building operational excellence programs. Have excellent analytical skills and the ability to build new metrics and dive deep on existing metrics. Can clearly define process requirements and metrics and can work with teams to implement the optimal end-to-end design. Effectively partner with internal stakeholders in order to identify opportunities for improvement. Anticipate and interpret customer requirements - and possess excellent judgment while delivering results. Key job responsibilities Own and drive performance of key goals/metrics across the team. Understand key processes and identify areas of improvement. Deep dive misses to understand root causes and put in place long-term solutions/fixes. Present findings/recommendations and goal performance in Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly business reviews. A day in the life AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help. You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion. About the team AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. Why AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship & Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in statistics, business, finance, engineering, or a related field. Proven analytical skills and working knowledge of Excel and Tableau. Program Management experience with problem-solving skills; can dive deep for root cause resolutions. Ability to manage competing priorities under ambiguity. Written and verbal communications skills; in this role you will partner, advise, and present to technical and non-technical stakeholders. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience presenting to senior executives. Familiarity with one or more AWS products. Experience with data center technologies or operations. Demonstrated ability to use data (including SQL) and metrics to back up assumptions, evaluate outcomes, and challenge conventional wisdom. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify, and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Requisition ID: 213959 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Title: Director, Taxation, Europe Location: London, UK or Dublin, Ireland Position & Team Overview/Highlights: The role resides within the regional Finance team that reports into the SVP, GBM CFO. As part of the Global Finance team, the vision is to be a strategic partner providing unique insights to drive client value and sustainable, profitable growth while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity. This specific role leads and oversees Tax matters in Europe, ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures. This role falls into scope under the Certification Regime and requires the individual to be internally 'Certified' as a significant harm function. What You'll Do: Excluding employment tax matters, be responsible for all matters relating to taxation for all European BNS entities including BNS London Branch and Scotiabank Ireland DAC (SIDAC). Advise senior executives and front office staff of the tax implications of specific transactions or business proposals. Responsible for managing tax risk in Europe including ensuring that the European operations successfully maintain their desired risk rating from HMRC and other tax authorities. Responsible for managing compliance cycle for direct and indirect tax in the UK and Ireland. To lead European response to legislative change. Local responsibility and oversight of operational tax matters including FATCA, CRS, FTT, residence documentation, withholding tax and UK/Irish stamp duty. In addition, local responsibility and oversight of the UK Bank Levy. To work closely with Global Taxation staff in Toronto to provide support, input, and information as required. What You'll Bring: Accounting qualification (ACA or equivalent) essential together with appropriate post qualification experience. Taxation qualification (CTA) preferred. The ability to undertake analysis and make reasoned decisions based upon available information. Good accounting and business knowledge of the products and transactions in the Banking sector. Strong analytical skills and a high degree of self-motivation. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Good knowledge of relevant Taxes, IFRS and FCA /PRA/CBI regulations. A high level of management skills, particularly the ability to listen, negotiate and communicate goals and to share knowledge, experience, and responsibility. Location(s): England: Greater London: London (UK) Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
Requisition ID: 213959 Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Title: Director, Taxation, Europe Location: London, UK or Dublin, Ireland Position & Team Overview/Highlights: The role resides within the regional Finance team that reports into the SVP, GBM CFO. As part of the Global Finance team, the vision is to be a strategic partner providing unique insights to drive client value and sustainable, profitable growth while maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity. This specific role leads and oversees Tax matters in Europe, ensuring business strategies, plans and initiatives are executed in compliance with governing regulations, internal policies, and procedures. This role falls into scope under the Certification Regime and requires the individual to be internally 'Certified' as a significant harm function. What You'll Do: Excluding employment tax matters, be responsible for all matters relating to taxation for all European BNS entities including BNS London Branch and Scotiabank Ireland DAC (SIDAC). Advise senior executives and front office staff of the tax implications of specific transactions or business proposals. Responsible for managing tax risk in Europe including ensuring that the European operations successfully maintain their desired risk rating from HMRC and other tax authorities. Responsible for managing compliance cycle for direct and indirect tax in the UK and Ireland. To lead European response to legislative change. Local responsibility and oversight of operational tax matters including FATCA, CRS, FTT, residence documentation, withholding tax and UK/Irish stamp duty. In addition, local responsibility and oversight of the UK Bank Levy. To work closely with Global Taxation staff in Toronto to provide support, input, and information as required. What You'll Bring: Accounting qualification (ACA or equivalent) essential together with appropriate post qualification experience. Taxation qualification (CTA) preferred. The ability to undertake analysis and make reasoned decisions based upon available information. Good accounting and business knowledge of the products and transactions in the Banking sector. Strong analytical skills and a high degree of self-motivation. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Good knowledge of relevant Taxes, IFRS and FCA /PRA/CBI regulations. A high level of management skills, particularly the ability to listen, negotiate and communicate goals and to share knowledge, experience, and responsibility. Location(s): England: Greater London: London (UK) Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Benefits: Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, pensions, EAP, paid holidays and paid time off. Overview: We don't simply hire employees. We invest in them. When you work at Chatham, we empower you - offering professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career, no matter if you've been here for five months or 15 years. Chatham has worked hard to create a distinct work environment that values people, teamwork, integrity, and client service. You will have immediate opportunities to partner with talented subject matter experts, work on complex projects, and contribute to the value Chatham delivers every day. Chatham Financial's Global Real Estate ("GRE") sector solves real estate investors' capital markets problems and brings efficiency and innovation to the changing global landscape through unique offerings including interest rate hedging, capital advisory, defeasance and prepayment, debt management, accounting services, and valuation. Within Chatham's Investment Management practice, team members are responsible for collaborating in understanding our current clients and exceeding their expectations, understanding the drivers of the solutions we provide, continuous development of exceptional processes, market expertise and products and in building both internal and external support for the practice. Your Impact: As a Data Consultant specializing in institutional real estate clients, you will play a pivotal role in solving complex loan reporting, data management, and portfolio analytics challenges. You will work alongside leading real asset investors using our proprietary technology platform, ChathamDirect, to address these challenges. Your primary responsibility will be to review and extract data from various types of real estate source documents such as loan agreements and promissory notes, leases and rent rolls, income and expense statements, capital expenditure reports and balance sheets. In addition to your work with real estate source documents, you will also maintain a working knowledge of database management tools and techniques. You will use your expertise to ensure that data is complete, accurate, and timely, with a focus on enabling clients to more confidently assess risk, manage investments and report financials. You will work closely with our clients to understand the markets they are invested in, their investment and financing strategies and other factors that may impact the solutions we provide. In addition to understanding our clients, you will also be responsible for monitoring market trends and industry best practices, maintaining strong relationships with our clients, providing ongoing support, and ensuring that we are delivering the highest level of service possible. In this role you will: Review and accurately extract information from various types of real estate source documents such as loan agreements and promissory notes, leases and rent rolls, income and expense statements, capital expenditure reports and balance sheets. Develop familiarity with solutions provided for institutional real estate clients including property, debt or derivative valuations, debt management or covenant compliance or related analytical consulting. Provide technical and customer service support to clients who are using our SaaS platforms. This includes acting as the main point of contact for users related to the platform, assisting clients with setting up and using the platform, including configuration settings, running reports, managing data, responding to user inquiries in a timely manner, monitoring and evaluating user feedback, and recommending changes to improve the platform. Implement quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of data and analysis, and identify and resolve any discrepancies or errors. Work closely with clients to understand their investment and financing strategies, the markets they are invested in, and other factors that may impact the solutions we provide. Maintain strong relationships with clients, providing ongoing support and ensuring that we are delivering the highest level of service possible. Stay up to date with industry best practices and procedures and apply this knowledge to improve the services we provide. Collaborate with team members and other stakeholders to ensure that projects and deliverables are completed on time and to the satisfaction of clients. Communicate effectively with clients, team members, and other stakeholders, using strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex ideas and information. Contributors to your success: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, real estate, computer science or a related field. At least three years of experience working with real estate data or clients including, but not limited to, accounting, fund management or real estate background. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex ideas and information to clients, team members, and other stakeholders. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to review and extract information from various types of real estate source documents. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and manage resources effectively. A commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping up to date with changes and developments in the real estate industry and data management practices. A second language would be a plus, but not a mandatory requirement. Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA are a plus. About Chatham Financial: Chatham Financial is the largest independent financial risk management advisory and technology firm. A leader in debt and derivative solutions, Chatham provides clients with access to in-depth knowledge, innovative tools, and an incomparable team of over 600 employees to help mitigate risks associated with interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity exposures. Founded in 1991, Chatham serves more than 3,500 companies across a wide range of industries - handling over $1 trillion in transaction volume annually and helping businesses maximize their value in the capital markets, every day. To learn more, visit Working at Chatham means tackling diverse projects and solving complex problems. Are you up for the challenge? Discover why more than 3,500 clients worldwide count on Chatham to understand and manage their financial risk.
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
Benefits: Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, pensions, EAP, paid holidays and paid time off. Overview: We don't simply hire employees. We invest in them. When you work at Chatham, we empower you - offering professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career, no matter if you've been here for five months or 15 years. Chatham has worked hard to create a distinct work environment that values people, teamwork, integrity, and client service. You will have immediate opportunities to partner with talented subject matter experts, work on complex projects, and contribute to the value Chatham delivers every day. Chatham Financial's Global Real Estate ("GRE") sector solves real estate investors' capital markets problems and brings efficiency and innovation to the changing global landscape through unique offerings including interest rate hedging, capital advisory, defeasance and prepayment, debt management, accounting services, and valuation. Within Chatham's Investment Management practice, team members are responsible for collaborating in understanding our current clients and exceeding their expectations, understanding the drivers of the solutions we provide, continuous development of exceptional processes, market expertise and products and in building both internal and external support for the practice. Your Impact: As a Data Consultant specializing in institutional real estate clients, you will play a pivotal role in solving complex loan reporting, data management, and portfolio analytics challenges. You will work alongside leading real asset investors using our proprietary technology platform, ChathamDirect, to address these challenges. Your primary responsibility will be to review and extract data from various types of real estate source documents such as loan agreements and promissory notes, leases and rent rolls, income and expense statements, capital expenditure reports and balance sheets. In addition to your work with real estate source documents, you will also maintain a working knowledge of database management tools and techniques. You will use your expertise to ensure that data is complete, accurate, and timely, with a focus on enabling clients to more confidently assess risk, manage investments and report financials. You will work closely with our clients to understand the markets they are invested in, their investment and financing strategies and other factors that may impact the solutions we provide. In addition to understanding our clients, you will also be responsible for monitoring market trends and industry best practices, maintaining strong relationships with our clients, providing ongoing support, and ensuring that we are delivering the highest level of service possible. In this role you will: Review and accurately extract information from various types of real estate source documents such as loan agreements and promissory notes, leases and rent rolls, income and expense statements, capital expenditure reports and balance sheets. Develop familiarity with solutions provided for institutional real estate clients including property, debt or derivative valuations, debt management or covenant compliance or related analytical consulting. Provide technical and customer service support to clients who are using our SaaS platforms. This includes acting as the main point of contact for users related to the platform, assisting clients with setting up and using the platform, including configuration settings, running reports, managing data, responding to user inquiries in a timely manner, monitoring and evaluating user feedback, and recommending changes to improve the platform. Implement quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy and completeness of data and analysis, and identify and resolve any discrepancies or errors. Work closely with clients to understand their investment and financing strategies, the markets they are invested in, and other factors that may impact the solutions we provide. Maintain strong relationships with clients, providing ongoing support and ensuring that we are delivering the highest level of service possible. Stay up to date with industry best practices and procedures and apply this knowledge to improve the services we provide. Collaborate with team members and other stakeholders to ensure that projects and deliverables are completed on time and to the satisfaction of clients. Communicate effectively with clients, team members, and other stakeholders, using strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex ideas and information. Contributors to your success: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, real estate, computer science or a related field. At least three years of experience working with real estate data or clients including, but not limited to, accounting, fund management or real estate background. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey complex ideas and information to clients, team members, and other stakeholders. Strong attention to detail, with the ability to review and extract information from various types of real estate source documents. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and manage resources effectively. A commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping up to date with changes and developments in the real estate industry and data management practices. A second language would be a plus, but not a mandatory requirement. Professional certifications such as CFA, CPA are a plus. About Chatham Financial: Chatham Financial is the largest independent financial risk management advisory and technology firm. A leader in debt and derivative solutions, Chatham provides clients with access to in-depth knowledge, innovative tools, and an incomparable team of over 600 employees to help mitigate risks associated with interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity exposures. Founded in 1991, Chatham serves more than 3,500 companies across a wide range of industries - handling over $1 trillion in transaction volume annually and helping businesses maximize their value in the capital markets, every day. To learn more, visit Working at Chatham means tackling diverse projects and solving complex problems. Are you up for the challenge? Discover why more than 3,500 clients worldwide count on Chatham to understand and manage their financial risk.
At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us. The Role: As the E-Commerce Director, you will be responsible for leading the commercial performance and brand presence of UGG's digital channels. This role focuses on driving revenue growth, elevating the online brand experience, and partnering closely with marketing and technology teams to deliver a seamless, customer-centric digital journey. Your Impact: Commercial Strategy and Trading: Own the P&L for the e-commerce channel, setting and delivering against revenue, profit, and KPI targets. Develop and execute a data-driven trading strategy, balancing sales performance with brand elevation. Optimize online product assortment, pricing, and promotions in collaboration with merchandising and finance teams. Monitor and analyse site performance, sales trends, and customer behaviours to inform commercial decisions. Brand Building and Experience: Partner with the marketing team to align e-commerce activities with broader brand strategies, ensuring a cohesive customer experience across all touchpoints. Drive campaigns that enhance brand perception while achieving commercial objectives. Collaborate with creative teams to ensure site content reflects the UGG brand's unique identity and resonates with the target audience. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with technology teams to enhance platform functionality, site performance, and user experience. Lead efforts to integrate e-commerce with omnichannel initiatives, ensuring a seamless online-to-offline customer journey. Partner with customer service and logistics teams to ensure operational excellence and high levels of customer satisfaction. Team Leadership and Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing e-commerce team, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability. Inspire collaboration across departments to achieve shared goals. Innovation and Optimization: Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to keep UGG's e-commerce platform at the forefront of the market. Implement a test-and-learn approach to continuously optimize site performance and marketing effectiveness. Who You Are: You are a collaborator who builds relationships across the organization to achieve shared goals. You display humility by addressing hard topics, admitting when "you don't know" and calling out missteps. You ask questions to encourage creative thinking and innovation. You hold yourself and others accountable for achieving results while role-modelling the company values. We would Love to Hear from People with: Substantial experience in e-commerce, with a focus on commercial trading and brand management. Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth while building and maintaining a premium brand presence online. Strong understanding of digital marketing, merchandising, and customer experience strategies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects. Excellent analytical skills and a results-oriented mindset. Experience with fashion, lifestyle, or premium consumer brands is highly desirable. What We Will Give You: 27 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays & some time away from work - on top of generous holiday allowance, we can generally take advantage of half day Fridays providing our work is finished for the week. Extras, discounts, perks & volunteering opportunities - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a pay check. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras. Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That's why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development including Global Mentorship Programme. Equal Employment Opportunity Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants embracing their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity.
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
At Deckers Brands, Together, Every Step is a promise kept that every employee can bring their authentic self, is valued and supported, as a whole person, at work and beyond. Together, Every Step is how we continue to deliver exceptional business results, experience an amazing place to work, and have a positive impact on the communities and world around us. The Role: As the E-Commerce Director, you will be responsible for leading the commercial performance and brand presence of UGG's digital channels. This role focuses on driving revenue growth, elevating the online brand experience, and partnering closely with marketing and technology teams to deliver a seamless, customer-centric digital journey. Your Impact: Commercial Strategy and Trading: Own the P&L for the e-commerce channel, setting and delivering against revenue, profit, and KPI targets. Develop and execute a data-driven trading strategy, balancing sales performance with brand elevation. Optimize online product assortment, pricing, and promotions in collaboration with merchandising and finance teams. Monitor and analyse site performance, sales trends, and customer behaviours to inform commercial decisions. Brand Building and Experience: Partner with the marketing team to align e-commerce activities with broader brand strategies, ensuring a cohesive customer experience across all touchpoints. Drive campaigns that enhance brand perception while achieving commercial objectives. Collaborate with creative teams to ensure site content reflects the UGG brand's unique identity and resonates with the target audience. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with technology teams to enhance platform functionality, site performance, and user experience. Lead efforts to integrate e-commerce with omnichannel initiatives, ensuring a seamless online-to-offline customer journey. Partner with customer service and logistics teams to ensure operational excellence and high levels of customer satisfaction. Team Leadership and Development: Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing e-commerce team, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability. Inspire collaboration across departments to achieve shared goals. Innovation and Optimization: Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to keep UGG's e-commerce platform at the forefront of the market. Implement a test-and-learn approach to continuously optimize site performance and marketing effectiveness. Who You Are: You are a collaborator who builds relationships across the organization to achieve shared goals. You display humility by addressing hard topics, admitting when "you don't know" and calling out missteps. You ask questions to encourage creative thinking and innovation. You hold yourself and others accountable for achieving results while role-modelling the company values. We would Love to Hear from People with: Substantial experience in e-commerce, with a focus on commercial trading and brand management. Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth while building and maintaining a premium brand presence online. Strong understanding of digital marketing, merchandising, and customer experience strategies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects. Excellent analytical skills and a results-oriented mindset. Experience with fashion, lifestyle, or premium consumer brands is highly desirable. What We Will Give You: 27 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays & some time away from work - on top of generous holiday allowance, we can generally take advantage of half day Fridays providing our work is finished for the week. Extras, discounts, perks & volunteering opportunities - Being a valued member of the Deckers Brands team means more than just a pay check. From generous discounts to community-based programs, we offer a variety of cool extras. Growth and Development - Deckers Brands was built on the idea of pursuing passion. That's why we offer extensive opportunities and support for personal and professional development including Global Mentorship Programme. Equal Employment Opportunity Diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for our brands. We welcome qualified applicants embracing their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition and all of the other beautiful parts of your identity.
Reward Gateway, together with Edenred, are a global market leader in benefits and employee engagement. We help our clients and their leaders to transform employee experience that will attract, engage and retain top talent through employee benefits, strategic reward and recognition, well-being, and much more. With our shared missions of 'Making the World a Better Place to Work' and 'Enriching Connections, For Good', you'll be contributing to improving employee engagement and building better, stronger and more resilient organisations to improve people's daily lives. Our shared mission guides our every action and charts a sustainable path to a better future. Your Role in Our Mission As Head of Product Knowledge, you will lead the development and dissemination of deep product and process expertise and knowledge across our business. As a critical driver of product understanding, you will ensure that our internal teams and stakeholders have access to extensive knowledge of our solutions, enabling them to maximise the value delivered to our clients and end users. You'll have a good understanding of enablement and knowledge strategies, tools and processes to help distribute knowledge easily and effectively to global stakeholders. What's In It For Me? A chance to be part of an extremely well-established, stable and high-growth 'Unicorn' SaaS company with over 50 benefits in our employee benefits package including: A flexible holiday plan of up to 40 days per year £400 a year Wellbeing Allowance Private Medical Insurance Substantial bonus payments for a number of life events including pet adoption, wedding/civil ceremony, new family, retirement Employee, friends and family discounts across 1200+ retail, hospitality and lifestyle brands Key Responsibilities Develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive framework for disseminating product knowledge across our global organisation Responsible for the delivery of the Product Knowledge Roadmap, prioritisation and communication ensuring visibility and alignment across Leadership and stakeholders on the knowledge strategy Oversee the team managing our Help Center (our global knowledge base) ensuring it is fit for purpose, scalable and an effective self-service knowledge tool Lead the creation of new materials and resources required to improve product knowledge across the organisation Create a scalable training curriculum which can be used to onboard new partners, team members and other key customers quickly with our solutions Oversee the production of technical and non-technical product collateral Establish and take ownership of metrics to evaluate the efficiency of product knowledge initiatives and their impact on our organisation's goals Work with stakeholders to identify and prioritise key knowledge gaps and address them in creative and scalable ways (e.g. e-learning modules, workshops, webinars etc) Develop and deliver a content strategy to ensure knowledge is well documented across our solutions down to feature level Be proactive in gathering feedback and championing continuous improvement in product knowledge activities Act as the key contact that ensures effective coordination and alignment between the Knowledge Team and Business Units teams Lead, mentor, and coach the Product Knowledge team, focusing on building skills, creating career pathways, and fostering a strong culture of continuous improvement Skills Proven experience in a leadership role focused on product knowledge, product enablement, or training within the HR technology or SaaS industry Strong background in driving large-scale training programs and knowledge management systems Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences Proficiency with knowledge-sharing platforms, LMS tools, and content-creation software (desirable) Proven track record of building relationships and aligning priorities with senior business collaborators from a global perspective, ensuring effective communication and successful collaboration Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and improving knowledge and enablement resources for complex ecosystems that improve knowledge Experience in defining and tracking critical metrics, analysing both quantitative and qualitative data to inform decisions and communicating insights to both technical and non-technical collaborators Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams, with experience managing and coaching individuals and building inclusive and collaborative cultures The Interview Process Telephone call with a member of the Talent Acquisition Team Virtual interview with the Director of Product Operations and Project Manager Final interview with the Director of Product Operations and Chief Product Officer At Reward Gateway, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know. Your needs are important to us, and we want to ensure an equitable experience for every candidate. Be comfortable. Be you. We want all of our employees to feel comfortable bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, as we truly believe that diversity drives innovation. Express yourself, join our community and help us Make the World a Better Place to Work! We hire BETTER. Find out more about Reward Gateways approach to benefits, equality, talent, technology, empathy and what you'll get in return for joining our Mission at rg.co/lifeatrg FinanceLondon Full Time £23,800 - £25,000 / year
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
Reward Gateway, together with Edenred, are a global market leader in benefits and employee engagement. We help our clients and their leaders to transform employee experience that will attract, engage and retain top talent through employee benefits, strategic reward and recognition, well-being, and much more. With our shared missions of 'Making the World a Better Place to Work' and 'Enriching Connections, For Good', you'll be contributing to improving employee engagement and building better, stronger and more resilient organisations to improve people's daily lives. Our shared mission guides our every action and charts a sustainable path to a better future. Your Role in Our Mission As Head of Product Knowledge, you will lead the development and dissemination of deep product and process expertise and knowledge across our business. As a critical driver of product understanding, you will ensure that our internal teams and stakeholders have access to extensive knowledge of our solutions, enabling them to maximise the value delivered to our clients and end users. You'll have a good understanding of enablement and knowledge strategies, tools and processes to help distribute knowledge easily and effectively to global stakeholders. What's In It For Me? A chance to be part of an extremely well-established, stable and high-growth 'Unicorn' SaaS company with over 50 benefits in our employee benefits package including: A flexible holiday plan of up to 40 days per year £400 a year Wellbeing Allowance Private Medical Insurance Substantial bonus payments for a number of life events including pet adoption, wedding/civil ceremony, new family, retirement Employee, friends and family discounts across 1200+ retail, hospitality and lifestyle brands Key Responsibilities Develop and lead the implementation of a comprehensive framework for disseminating product knowledge across our global organisation Responsible for the delivery of the Product Knowledge Roadmap, prioritisation and communication ensuring visibility and alignment across Leadership and stakeholders on the knowledge strategy Oversee the team managing our Help Center (our global knowledge base) ensuring it is fit for purpose, scalable and an effective self-service knowledge tool Lead the creation of new materials and resources required to improve product knowledge across the organisation Create a scalable training curriculum which can be used to onboard new partners, team members and other key customers quickly with our solutions Oversee the production of technical and non-technical product collateral Establish and take ownership of metrics to evaluate the efficiency of product knowledge initiatives and their impact on our organisation's goals Work with stakeholders to identify and prioritise key knowledge gaps and address them in creative and scalable ways (e.g. e-learning modules, workshops, webinars etc) Develop and deliver a content strategy to ensure knowledge is well documented across our solutions down to feature level Be proactive in gathering feedback and championing continuous improvement in product knowledge activities Act as the key contact that ensures effective coordination and alignment between the Knowledge Team and Business Units teams Lead, mentor, and coach the Product Knowledge team, focusing on building skills, creating career pathways, and fostering a strong culture of continuous improvement Skills Proven experience in a leadership role focused on product knowledge, product enablement, or training within the HR technology or SaaS industry Strong background in driving large-scale training programs and knowledge management systems Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics for diverse audiences Proficiency with knowledge-sharing platforms, LMS tools, and content-creation software (desirable) Proven track record of building relationships and aligning priorities with senior business collaborators from a global perspective, ensuring effective communication and successful collaboration Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and improving knowledge and enablement resources for complex ecosystems that improve knowledge Experience in defining and tracking critical metrics, analysing both quantitative and qualitative data to inform decisions and communicating insights to both technical and non-technical collaborators Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams, with experience managing and coaching individuals and building inclusive and collaborative cultures The Interview Process Telephone call with a member of the Talent Acquisition Team Virtual interview with the Director of Product Operations and Project Manager Final interview with the Director of Product Operations and Chief Product Officer At Reward Gateway, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment journey, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know. Your needs are important to us, and we want to ensure an equitable experience for every candidate. Be comfortable. Be you. We want all of our employees to feel comfortable bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, as we truly believe that diversity drives innovation. Express yourself, join our community and help us Make the World a Better Place to Work! We hire BETTER. Find out more about Reward Gateways approach to benefits, equality, talent, technology, empathy and what you'll get in return for joining our Mission at rg.co/lifeatrg FinanceLondon Full Time £23,800 - £25,000 / year
Head of EU Policy and Regulatory Affairs Head of EU Policy and Regulatory Affairs Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago job requisition id R-2064 CFA Institute is seeking a Head of EU Policy and Regulatory Affairs (Formal Title: Director, Capital Markets Policy, EU) to play a leading role in our advocacy efforts across the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA). Based in London, this exciting position offers the opportunity to lead impactful policy research, represent our voice in regulatory discussions, and work closely with European CFA societies to deliver on our mission to build trust and transparency in global financial markets. This role focuses on critical policy development areas affecting European capital markets in general and the investment industry in particular. Topics of strategic interest for CFA Institute include broadly: investor protection, market integrity, the development of the Capital Markets Union (CMU) and the rise of private markets, the retail investment agenda, sustainable finance, digital finance, the development of a pan-European pension strategy, as well as systemic risk related to non-bank financial institutions. The primary functions include policy research and regulatory outreach, ensuring our positions resonate across the region's financial ecosystem. A cornerstone of the position is fostering collaboration with Europe-based CFA member societies and nurturing a network of contacts at key regulatory authorities to maximize the impact of our policy views. By building consensus and aligning efforts you will strengthen our Advocacy and Policy Research strategy across the region. Success will depend on effective regulatory and institutional outreach, achieved through close partnerships with local societies in coordination with our Society Relations department. This position offers the opportunity to drive meaningful change in the region's financial markets, ensuring CFA Institute remains a trusted voice in advancing market integrity and investor protection. What You'll Do Your key responsibilities will include: Strategic Advocacy: Design and implement a comprehensive advocacy strategy for the region, aligned with CFA Institute's global goals. Policy Research and Thought Leadership: Conduct high-quality research and author impactful white papers to support the strategy and align with the organization's thematic priorities. Regulatory Outreach: Build meaningful relationships with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, representing CFA Institute's positions on key topics and driving public awareness campaigns. Collaboration with CFA Societies: Work closely with Europe-based CFA societies to foster consensus, build engagement, and amplify advocacy efforts through strong local partnerships. Speaking and Public Engagement: Represent CFA Institute at conferences, society events, and in media interviews, elevating our voice and influence on capital markets policy. What We're Looking For We're searching for an experienced and motivated professional who can combine thought leadership, regulatory expertise, and relationship-building skills to create real impact. The ideal candidate will have: Educational Background: A master's degree in finance, economics, or law (PhD a plus), with a deep understanding of EU/EEA regulatory frameworks (e.g., MiFID, SFDR, CSRD). CFA Charter preferred but not mandatory. Professional Experience: Substantial experience in investment management, financial services, or policymaking, with a focus on EU policy and regulatory issues related to capital markets. Communication Skills: Advanced persuasive writing and public speaking abilities, with the confidence to present to large audiences and engage high-level stakeholders. Ability to navigate potentially difficult political discussions. Collaborative Leadership: Proven ability to build strong relationships, manage complex projects, and lead cross-functional initiatives. Language Skills: Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in other European languages also expected. This role is based in London, with a hybrid working arrangement (2 days in office requirements). Additionally, there will be approximately 25% European business travel. At CFA Institute, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring process. In compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit, we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position: Expected salary Range: £90,000 - £110,000 per year Other benefits include eligibility for annual incentives, 12% pension employer contribution, and competitive medical benefits. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position. CFA Institute is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. About CFA Institute CFA Institute is the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we drive professional growth, ethical behavior, and better markets. We care about our employees' well-being, offering industry-leading benefits like: Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family Generous leave and time off Competitive retirement plans Flexible work options Wellness, education, and support programs If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to click "Apply" and complete our three-minute application. Be part of a team committed to putting investors first and growing economies. Follow on LinkedIn and X. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. CFA Institute prohibits both discrimination and harassment with regard to all identifying characteristics: any individual employee, group of employees, or prospective employee on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, creed or belief, age, marital or partnership status, marital or family status, caregiver status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, physical abilities/qualities, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence or sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, infectious disease carrier status, migrant worker status, educational background, socio-economic status, geographic location and culture or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy impacts all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, development, promotion, demotion, layoff, recall, furlough, transfer, leave of absence, and dismissal. This is a global policy that applies to all CFA Institute employees, regardless of location. If, due to a disability or current medical condition, you need an accommodation or assistance to complete a job application, you can request one at any stage of the recruitment process. Please send an email to noting the accommodations or assistance you are requesting. Please do not include any medical or health information in this email. We will review your request and contact you to discuss the possible options and arrangements. We will try our best to provide you with an accommodation or assistance that meets your needs and respects your preferences. Our application is not compatible with Internet Explorer (IE). We recommend using Chrome.
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
Head of EU Policy and Regulatory Affairs Head of EU Policy and Regulatory Affairs Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 10 Days Ago job requisition id R-2064 CFA Institute is seeking a Head of EU Policy and Regulatory Affairs (Formal Title: Director, Capital Markets Policy, EU) to play a leading role in our advocacy efforts across the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA). Based in London, this exciting position offers the opportunity to lead impactful policy research, represent our voice in regulatory discussions, and work closely with European CFA societies to deliver on our mission to build trust and transparency in global financial markets. This role focuses on critical policy development areas affecting European capital markets in general and the investment industry in particular. Topics of strategic interest for CFA Institute include broadly: investor protection, market integrity, the development of the Capital Markets Union (CMU) and the rise of private markets, the retail investment agenda, sustainable finance, digital finance, the development of a pan-European pension strategy, as well as systemic risk related to non-bank financial institutions. The primary functions include policy research and regulatory outreach, ensuring our positions resonate across the region's financial ecosystem. A cornerstone of the position is fostering collaboration with Europe-based CFA member societies and nurturing a network of contacts at key regulatory authorities to maximize the impact of our policy views. By building consensus and aligning efforts you will strengthen our Advocacy and Policy Research strategy across the region. Success will depend on effective regulatory and institutional outreach, achieved through close partnerships with local societies in coordination with our Society Relations department. This position offers the opportunity to drive meaningful change in the region's financial markets, ensuring CFA Institute remains a trusted voice in advancing market integrity and investor protection. What You'll Do Your key responsibilities will include: Strategic Advocacy: Design and implement a comprehensive advocacy strategy for the region, aligned with CFA Institute's global goals. Policy Research and Thought Leadership: Conduct high-quality research and author impactful white papers to support the strategy and align with the organization's thematic priorities. Regulatory Outreach: Build meaningful relationships with regulators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders, representing CFA Institute's positions on key topics and driving public awareness campaigns. Collaboration with CFA Societies: Work closely with Europe-based CFA societies to foster consensus, build engagement, and amplify advocacy efforts through strong local partnerships. Speaking and Public Engagement: Represent CFA Institute at conferences, society events, and in media interviews, elevating our voice and influence on capital markets policy. What We're Looking For We're searching for an experienced and motivated professional who can combine thought leadership, regulatory expertise, and relationship-building skills to create real impact. The ideal candidate will have: Educational Background: A master's degree in finance, economics, or law (PhD a plus), with a deep understanding of EU/EEA regulatory frameworks (e.g., MiFID, SFDR, CSRD). CFA Charter preferred but not mandatory. Professional Experience: Substantial experience in investment management, financial services, or policymaking, with a focus on EU policy and regulatory issues related to capital markets. Communication Skills: Advanced persuasive writing and public speaking abilities, with the confidence to present to large audiences and engage high-level stakeholders. Ability to navigate potentially difficult political discussions. Collaborative Leadership: Proven ability to build strong relationships, manage complex projects, and lead cross-functional initiatives. Language Skills: Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in other European languages also expected. This role is based in London, with a hybrid working arrangement (2 days in office requirements). Additionally, there will be approximately 25% European business travel. At CFA Institute, we are committed to transparency and equity in our hiring process. In compliance with wage transparency laws in many of the jurisdictions in which we recruit, we provide the following information regarding compensation for this position: Expected salary Range: £90,000 - £110,000 per year Other benefits include eligibility for annual incentives, 12% pension employer contribution, and competitive medical benefits. All salary ranges are subject to adjustment based on experience, education, and other factors relevant to the position. CFA Institute is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. About CFA Institute CFA Institute is the global leader in investment excellence and ethics. With nearly 200,000 charterholders across 160 markets, we drive professional growth, ethical behavior, and better markets. We care about our employees' well-being, offering industry-leading benefits like: Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family Generous leave and time off Competitive retirement plans Flexible work options Wellness, education, and support programs If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to click "Apply" and complete our three-minute application. Be part of a team committed to putting investors first and growing economies. Follow on LinkedIn and X. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. CFA Institute prohibits both discrimination and harassment with regard to all identifying characteristics: any individual employee, group of employees, or prospective employee on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, creed or belief, age, marital or partnership status, marital or family status, caregiver status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, physical abilities/qualities, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, predisposing genetic characteristic, military or veteran status, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence or sex offense or stalking, unemployment status, infectious disease carrier status, migrant worker status, educational background, socio-economic status, geographic location and culture or any other basis protected by applicable law. This policy impacts all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, development, promotion, demotion, layoff, recall, furlough, transfer, leave of absence, and dismissal. This is a global policy that applies to all CFA Institute employees, regardless of location. If, due to a disability or current medical condition, you need an accommodation or assistance to complete a job application, you can request one at any stage of the recruitment process. Please send an email to noting the accommodations or assistance you are requesting. Please do not include any medical or health information in this email. We will review your request and contact you to discuss the possible options and arrangements. We will try our best to provide you with an accommodation or assistance that meets your needs and respects your preferences. Our application is not compatible with Internet Explorer (IE). We recommend using Chrome.
Join us as a Risk & Finance Data Control Lead In this key role, you'll perform Risk & Finance Data Control (RFDC) activities , leading a group of data specialists and supporting enablement of the Finance Data Control strategy You'll lead a team providing finance systems and data expertise across our platforms on a variety of BAU and change activities You'll work with business stakeholders across the function to develop new capabilities and leverage new tools and technologies that support our systems and data simplification goals What you'll do As a Risk & Finance Data Control Lead, you'll lead a team of systems and data experts delivering production support, functional change and subject matter expertise on a broad range of systems including our Oracle and AWS platforms. We'll look to you to lead on AWS Risk & Finance Data Platform (RFDP) governance, providing assurance to risk and finance controls and data model development quality of elements within the AWS RFDP. You'll play a leading role in our growth strategy including support for system and data changes in Finance platforms to support growth and acquisition activity across the business. You'll also be: Responsible for embedding the Finance Data Control operating model in the relevant jurisdictions, working in partnership with key stakeholders across relevant teams Engaging with external parties to establish the pipeline of talent and brand for the relevant jurisdiction Engaging with senior stakeholders to establish and agree key data element definitions Providing systems and date expertise and guidance to bank wide change programme impacting Finance reporting and controls Supporting the use and implementation of new tools and technology in AWS and adoption of emerging GenAI capabilities to support simplification The skills you'll need To excel in this role, you'll need experience of leading cross functional initiatives and change activities with a proven technical background illustrating governance, strategy and management. You'll also need strong leadership and coaching skills with a good knowledge of risk reporting principles. In addition, you'll have the ability to focus on the needs of customers and stakeholders while developing the RFDC offering in response to the evolving data agenda. You'll have a strong operational accounting background, and if you're a qualified accountant, this would be beneficial but not essential. You'll also demonstrate: A proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation The ability to communicate in a non-technical way which gathers consensus and support Knowledge of the regulatory environment as it impacts the financial sector Knowledge of the bank's broader systems and data landscape including working experience of trading and banking platforms and interaction with finance systems The ability to deliver high quality outputs with strong analytical and planning skills Knowledge and experience of the relevant legal entity and regulatory requirement
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
Join us as a Risk & Finance Data Control Lead In this key role, you'll perform Risk & Finance Data Control (RFDC) activities , leading a group of data specialists and supporting enablement of the Finance Data Control strategy You'll lead a team providing finance systems and data expertise across our platforms on a variety of BAU and change activities You'll work with business stakeholders across the function to develop new capabilities and leverage new tools and technologies that support our systems and data simplification goals What you'll do As a Risk & Finance Data Control Lead, you'll lead a team of systems and data experts delivering production support, functional change and subject matter expertise on a broad range of systems including our Oracle and AWS platforms. We'll look to you to lead on AWS Risk & Finance Data Platform (RFDP) governance, providing assurance to risk and finance controls and data model development quality of elements within the AWS RFDP. You'll play a leading role in our growth strategy including support for system and data changes in Finance platforms to support growth and acquisition activity across the business. You'll also be: Responsible for embedding the Finance Data Control operating model in the relevant jurisdictions, working in partnership with key stakeholders across relevant teams Engaging with external parties to establish the pipeline of talent and brand for the relevant jurisdiction Engaging with senior stakeholders to establish and agree key data element definitions Providing systems and date expertise and guidance to bank wide change programme impacting Finance reporting and controls Supporting the use and implementation of new tools and technology in AWS and adoption of emerging GenAI capabilities to support simplification The skills you'll need To excel in this role, you'll need experience of leading cross functional initiatives and change activities with a proven technical background illustrating governance, strategy and management. You'll also need strong leadership and coaching skills with a good knowledge of risk reporting principles. In addition, you'll have the ability to focus on the needs of customers and stakeholders while developing the RFDC offering in response to the evolving data agenda. You'll have a strong operational accounting background, and if you're a qualified accountant, this would be beneficial but not essential. You'll also demonstrate: A proven ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organisation The ability to communicate in a non-technical way which gathers consensus and support Knowledge of the regulatory environment as it impacts the financial sector Knowledge of the bank's broader systems and data landscape including working experience of trading and banking platforms and interaction with finance systems The ability to deliver high quality outputs with strong analytical and planning skills Knowledge and experience of the relevant legal entity and regulatory requirement