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Skill Band: Front Office Location: London Type: FTC Date Posted: 9 Jan 2026 Director, FIC Structuring About the job ICBCS Global Markets offers sales, structuring and trading expertise to our clients across a range of products, with particular strengths in Emerging Markets. Global Markets comprises of two core divisions, namely Commodities and Fixed Income and Currencies (FIC). The Commodities business provides trading, sales, working capital solutions and structuring expertise through its Metals and Energy teams. The division's expertise extends to the management and financing of physical commodity inventories across these asset classes. The FIC Division offers a comprehensive set of foreign exchange, interest rates, credit, money markets, capital markets and structured financing products. It is subdivided into two business areas: FX Rates & Credit comprising Local Markets Trading & Strategy, Credit Trading, Treasury Markets and Investor Sales teams FIC Origination, Structured Solutions and DCM comprising FIC Origination Teams; Structured Solutions Trading, namely Collateralised Financing (Collateral Trading, Structured Derivatives and XVA), Structured Financing, and QAD; and Debt Capital Markets. Our clients include Financial Institutions, Corporations, Governments and Institutional Investors around the world. What you'll be doing High Level - team member within FIC Structuring working with the FIC origination teams and trading businesses to deliver structured FIC solutions to our global client base. Focus capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity optimisation strategies for ICBCS and its clients. The role will be a Certified Person under the Senior Manager and Certified Person Regime and will be expected to comply with the regulatory conduct rules under the regime You'll be responsible for: Proactively working with,FIC global origination teams including the Americas and Asia to develop new products & solutions, to lead to executed transactions, to fulfil client needs and meet bank business objectives. Specific focus on client capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity optimising transactions. ICBCS Finance, Treasury and Global Markets teams to develop and execute transactions which increase the bank's capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity efficiency. Execution & Process Partner with FIC Trading and Origination to structure and execute transactions which optimise balance sheet, regulatory liquidity and capital consumption of ICBCS and its clients. Ensure all internal approvals are received including credit, legal, finance and compliance and all relevant committees (TAC, NPSTAC, CRMC, Credit Committee and Exco/Board if applicable). Work with Origination to obtain authorisation for transactions via the TAC process. Work with Trading to obtain authorisation for New Products via the NPP/NPSTAC process. Maintain deal files for Structured Transactions and transaction term sheets and/or descriptions if required. Minimise and monitor operational risk incidents, internal and external transaction audits. Work with relevant support functions to engage with external counsel or advisors supporting a transaction. Conduct Maintain an awareness of and comply with all Anti Money Laundering laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to ICBC Standard Bank Uphold the Values of the firm Escalate all significant Regulatory / Compliance issues immediately through appropriate channels Responsible for ensuring all mandatory training is completed Operates within the terms of the SLAs with Standard Bank Group and MOUs with ICBC Group What you'll need to be successful We're looking for the following skills and experience. If you don't have all of these but think you could be a good fit for the role, get in touch Proven experience in developing and executing capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity optimising transactions with a proven ability to consistently produce to targets. Strong technical expertise on transactions which increase capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity efficiency for banks and their clients. Strong understanding of Regulatory environment and working within these parameters. Understanding of PRA and FCA rules and regulations Understanding of capital, risk and control Banking and Legal knowledge Strong technical expertise across GM products offered by us (Foreign Exchange, Credit, Interest Rate and Equities collateral). Strong derivative and hedging knowledge within an EM context Strong credit structuring and documentation expertise Understanding of IFRS and International Taxation Finance / budget management Why should you join us? ICBC Standard Bank Plc (ICBCS) is a leading financial markets and commodities bank, driven to deliver the right outcomes for our stakeholders, clients, counterparties and markets. We benefit from a unique Chinese and African parentage and an unrivalled global network and expertise. We're headquartered in London, with operations in Shanghai, Singapore and New York. We're a diverse and close-knit global team. We put people first, giving talented, self-driven professionals the flexibility, rewards and freedom to grow their expertise and realise their potential. Our vison statement, "Be Yourself, Succeed Together" underpins our drive for an open and transparent culture which values difference, enabling everyone to thrive whilst being themselves. We have an active E, D&I forum and we're growing other employee network groups, including for women and neurodiversity. We're committed to the principle of equal opportunities. All applicants will be treated equally and will be considered on their merits and skills without discrimination. What's in it for you? Financial market-based pay based on skills and experience, discretionary annual bonus, pension contribution 10% (employee contribution 5%), travel insurance, life assurance and income replacement insurance Hybrid working the option to work remotely up to two days per week, depending on the role Family - 6 months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced shared parental leave. Coaching for family leave returners and access to emergency care via My Family Care. Miscarriage and menopause policies Wellbeing - private medical insurance, Bike2Work scheme, health and fitness subsidy, holiday exchange and an Employee Assistance Programme Community paid volunteering leave and Give As You Earn scheme. Vibrant CSR and engagement forums and fundraising for our charity partners Development a suite of opportunities to build the skills you need to excel in your role If you're excited about becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!

Corporate Counsel page is loaded Corporate Counsellocations: Manchestertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 4 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: February 28, 2026 (19 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR002583We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good .Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez. POSITION SNAPSHOT Job title: Corporate Counsel Location: Manchester Contract type: Permanent WHO ARE WE PZ Cussons is an international consumer goods business, headquartered in Manchester, UK. We employ just under 2500 people across our operations in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and Africa. Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.Sustainability and the wellbeing of our employees and communities everywhere are at the heart of our business model and strategy and captured by our purpose: For Everyone, For Life, For Good. If you want to join a business in transformation with exciting growth plans and the opportunity to work flexibly and finish at 1pm every Friday, apply to work for us today. The Role: The Corporate Counsel role is a broad role and exciting role. It is responsible for providing legal leadership, facilitating corporate transactions supporting the legal strategy throughout the group to help PZ Cussons achieve its long-term strategic ambitions and live up to its values and purpose. The role works with a wide range of stakeholders within and outside the business, and will involve occasional travel. It would be suited to an experienced Lawyer who enjoys variety in their work, taking ownership and delivering results, is personable and adaptable, likely from a corporate or commercial legal background. Function overview: The Legal, Governance and Compliance function consists of legal, company secretariat, E&C, insurance, intellectual property and data protection. The team currently consists of nearly 12 employees including the General Counsel & Company Secretary who sit on the group Executive Committee, supports the group Board and acts as a Non Executive Director of the PZ Cussons Nigeria Plc board. The function is split roughly half between those at group and those embedded in market legal units. Reporting relationships & key stakeholders: The role will report to the General Counsel & Company Secretary. Key Stakeholders: Other members of the Legal, Governance and Compliance function Other corporate functions, particularly tax, treasury, financial reporting, HR, and procurement Market legal and functional teams The St.Tropez commercial team External legal advisers Executive members of the company Key Duties and Responsibilities: Corporate project execution: Provide effective legal support and leadership to deliver strategically significant projects with the support of external counsel where required. Examples include: M&A, debt financing, capital markets transactions, internal restructurings, pension transactions. Support legal issues for group employees and functions : Such as material commercial agreements, advisor engagement letters, employment and data privacy issues, disputes. Policies and procedures: Evolve, maintain and standardise legal ways of working amongst the group, coordinating with legal colleagues, developing best practice to ensure the team delivers effective and efficient legal support. Oversee legal support for the North America St.Tropez business : provide practical legal support to the St.Tropez team as the primary legal point of contact, and coordinate external legal advice for the US and Canada markets as required . Requirements and Qualifications: Qualified legal practitioner in the UK or another jurisdiction Demonstrable leadership potential or demonstrated leadership experience Experience working in-house or in a reputable law firm in a corporate or transactional area Experience with international transactions Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with colleagues at all levels Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively Sound legal judgment Technical proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint and familiarity with legal research software and legal tech is a plus Intellectually curious, personable, and energetic Able to work collaboratively with people from a variety of backgrounds, cultures and across various levels of seniority Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving Equal Opportunities: At PZ Cussons, we value diversity and make sure everyone feels included. We want our team to reflect society and our global customers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and your unique perspective helps us develop brands and create new products for our consumers.Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so that we can accommodate your needs appropriately. It is important to us that all candidates feel recognised and have a good experience with PZ Cussons as part of our commitment to inclusivity. PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!

HR Director, EMEA Enterprise (London based) Realize your potential by joining the leading performance-driven advertising company and a proud Great Place to Work Certified employer in the UK As a HR Director and member of the Enterprise Sales leadership team, you will shape and deliver the people strategy for EMEA Enterprise Sales (inc. Israel), coach leaders, and guide organisational and talent decisions critical to business success. The role requires the ability to navigate and balance differing perspectives, building strong, credible relationships and influencing effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. This role requires a highly hands on approach: staying close to leaders and employees, supporting day to day people decisions using sound judgement and experience, and maintaining trust while operating in a fast paced, commercially driven environment. In parallel, the role carries a regional, cross functional lens, requiring a strong understanding of local market dynamics, employment legislation, employee relations, and benefits across EMEA. While not owning people priorities for the entire region, you will maintain active visibility of region wide themes and risks, advise on employee relations matters, and ensure decisions are made within a broader global context and aligned to global guidance wherever possible. This is a role for someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves as well as operating strategically, while remaining closely involved in the day to day issues that matter to the business and to employees. The role includes management responsibility for an EMEA Benefits Advisor and an HR Business Partner. To thrive in this role, you'll need: Deep expertise as a senior HRBP or HR Director with extensive knowledge of EMEA employment law, employee relations, and cultural nuance. The ability to operate hands on in complex, fast moving, matrixed environments. A commercial mindset, with the ability to link people decisions directly to business outcomes. Strength with data and insight, while remaining grounded in day to day business realities. Credible and clear communication skills, with a focus on building trust and a willingness to roll up your sleeves. Strong judgment and experience to support day to day people decisions in a fast paced environment. Proven ability to navigate and balance differing perspectives and influence stakeholders at all levels. Bonus points if you have: Supported sales teams How you'll make an impact: The day in the life of our HR leadership is diverse; you can find yourself acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, identifying emerging regional risks, or collaborating with global HR counterparts to calibrate our approach. Key responsibilities include: Strategic Partnering (Hands On): Influence people, talent, and organisational decisions early; partner directly on workforce planning, succession, and organisation design. Regional Insight & Risk Lens: Identify cross functional themes and emerging issues across EMEA, providing direct advice on ER matters to ensure alignment with local legal requirements. Global Context & Alignment: Ensure decisions are made with awareness of wider regional and global implications, escalating material issues to the Head of Global HR. HR Delivery & Ways of Working: Work closely with the HR Shared Service Centre to ensure effective delivery and transition location agnostic activities to the SSC. Business Connection: Stay closely connected to leaders and employees to understand sentiment and performance, intervening pragmatically with clarity and follow through. Team Leadership: Manage the EMEA Benefits Advisor and the HRBP, model calm, fair, and practical leadership by acting decisively and challenging constructively. About Taboola Taboola empowers businesses to grow through performance advertising technology that goes beyond search and social and delivers measurable outcomes at scale. Taboola works with thousands of businesses who advertise directly on Realize, Taboola's powerful ad platform, reaching approximately 600M daily active users across some of the best publishers in the world. Publishers like NBC News, Yahoo, and OEMs such as Samsung, Xiaomi and others use Taboola's technology to grow audience and revenue, enabling Realize to offer unique data, specialised algorithms, and unmatched scale. Why Taboola? If you ask Taboolars what they love about working here, they'll tell you that they've been empowered to realise their full potential while growing and learning from and with smart and talented people. They'll also share more about: Adam Singolda, Taboola Founder and CEO says; "You can copy anything from another business but you can't copy a company's culture." Well being: With an office culture that's international, social and supportive, Taboola offers very generous benefits including 25 days holiday, excellent health insurance, some flexible working, free breakfast and lunch every day, stock options and Perkbox to name just a few. Flexibility: We offer a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in office with an option to come in more often if desired. Work with some of the biggest names: Our publisher partners include Yahoo, Conde Nast, Fox Sports, NBCU, ESPN, CBS, and E! Online. Our advertiser clients include Wells Fargo, Honda, Pinterest, Expedia and Honda. Ready to realise your potential? Taboola is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity in all forms. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and believe such an environment is critical for success. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. By submitting your application/CV, you consent that any personal information you provide will be subject to Taboola's Employee Data Policy: ( ) Please review our policy carefully before submitting any of your personal information. You may contact us at with any questions about how we collect or use your personal information, or your applicable rights.

Overview Robert Walters is the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing and advisory services for businesses of all shapes and sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds. We help organisations find the skills and solutions to reach their goals and assist talented professionals to power their unique potential. We offer our people incredible career opportunities as well as an inclusive culture and flexible working. About the role As a Talent Acquisition Business Partner you will act as a key partner to business leaders, driving the recruitment strategy and ensuring the acquisition of top talent that aligns with our organizational goals for your region. This role is responsible for recruitment across primarily the RWR business with a focus on UK and US (in particular, London, Birmingham, New York and Austin). What you will be doing Manage a portfolio of requisitions, managing the full end to end recruitment lifecycle. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including HR, business leaders, and external partners. Proactively network and engage in the local market to identify and build talent pipelines. Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand their talent requirements and preferences and align hiring demand to their workforce plans. Provide credible and consultative advice and candidate market intel to the client during the entire recruitment lifecycle. Support the business with the development of job descriptions and create effective sourcing strategies. Review CVs and applications to assess candidate skills, experience, and suitability for specific roles. Conduct initial phone screenings to evaluate candidates' skills, experience. Develop and conduct candidate assessments, interviews, and facilitate the selection process, providing advice and guidance to the business leaders as required. Work collaboratively with the TA sourcing specialists to identify key pipeline roles and develop engagement strategies to keep talent communities warm. Support hiring managers with interview processes where required. Liaise with hiring managers and HR to ensure offer process and onboarding processes are smooth and best in class. Support induction of new starters with keep warm and training on referral processes to new starters. Lead on local community engagement or careers fair events and PR initiatives in conjunction with the business and local marketing teams. Promote diversity and inclusion in hiring practices, ensuring a diverse pool of candidates for all positions. Utilise external and internal data insights to provide market intelligences, trends and analysis to support the development of hiring strategies for the business. Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, identifying opportunities to drive improvements where necessary to enhance the process. Stay updated with market trends, industry news, and talent demands. Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the applicant tracking system or recruitment database. Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations. Who you are Proven experience in talent acquisition managing the full end to end lifecycle or front office consultant/recruitment role - previous agency experience is essential, experience in the Rec2rec market highly desirable. Collaboration and Relationship Building: The ability to collaborate and build relationships with senior leaderships, hiring managers, cross-functional teams, HR, leadership, and external partners. Extensive proficiency with proactive sourcing and talent community development Ability to think commercially and strategically, developing solutions to complex talent acquisition challenges. Digital literacy - proficient in the utilisation of technology to drive efficiencies, continuous improvement and increase the impact of TA across the business. Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and work under pressure. Proficient in using applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools. Knowledge of local labour laws and regulations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making. A unique opportunity to drive projects such as Employer Branding, Talent pipelining, Recruitment Innovation, Candidate Experience A track record of high performance and an ability to deliver excellent results consistently is key. In return for your hard work, you'll be offered a competitive top salary and benefits package with bonuses/commission and fantastic incentives programme Private medical insurance A fantastic training and development programme Volunteer time off The opportunity to partake / qualify for our Global incentive weekend Employee wellbeing through various programmes You'll have plenty of opportunities to progress your career, both in your country and other locations around the world. That's the benefit of working for a large global organisation. One that is at the forefront of recruitment innovation, and a specialist in RPO and MSP Additional information As a Disability Confident Employer, Robert Walters is committed to offering a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of a disability, impairment or health condition, please do not hesitate to let me know. This position is being sourced through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. Robert Walters - Global Talent Solutions Apply now! About the job Contract Type: Permanent Specialism: Human Resources Focus: Talent Acquisition Workplace Type: Hybrid Experience Level: Associate Language: English - Professional working Location: London Job Reference: 7837 Date posted: 23 January 2026 Consultant: Georgia Whiting

Recruitment Partner (Financial Services) Robert Walters is a global talent solutions business offering recruitment, recruitment process outsourcing and advisory services. We help organisations find the skills and solutions they need and support professionals to realise their potential. We offer inclusive culture, career opportunities and flexible working. About the role Our Recruitment Partner acts as the operational partner to their aligned business areas, covering Front Office hiring in the UK for our Investment Banking client, and is responsible for all recruitment delivery including: Managing Permanent hires across the Front Office recruitment team (including Corporate Bank and Investment Bank). Working with the onsite Direct Recruiter, Internal Mobility Consultants, Coordination and Onboarding team and Vendor Partners (where required) to deliver the end-to-end permanent recruitment process. Managing Hiring Manager relationship and expectations. Managing the offer process, including obtaining approvals and working closely with relevant stakeholders. Delivering an exceptional client and candidate experience. Acting as the initial point of accountability for business-aligned vacancies within the client's Front Office business divisions. Providing strategic partnership with HR Advisors and key stakeholders, keeping them informed of recruitment developments and understanding their client's recruitment needs-forecasting where possible. Providing market intelligence and guidance on external market competition for aligned business areas. Attending intake meetings with the Internal Mobility Consultant and/or Direct Recruiter to discuss new vacancies and agree resourcing strategy. Telephone screening and referral of candidates to assess competencies, skills and experience as part of the qualification process, where appropriate. Engaging with Hiring Managers, Direct Recruiters and/or Internal Mobility Consultants to obtain feedback through each stage of the process. Acting as a key point of contact for 3rd party suppliers; where applicable, arranging agency briefings and monitoring diverse candidate submissions. Managing the offer process in partnership with the Direct Recruiter and/or Internal Mobility Consultant, including guidance on internal salary ranges and comparison data from recent hires in the business area. Delivering diverse shortlists and confirming diverse interview panels with the business to support the client's diversity goals. Successfully negotiating and closing approved offers for aligned requisitions. Supporting recruitment events and campaign work. Project work and reporting as required by Robert Walters management (weekly, monthly and quarterly). Managing all requisitions in the client's CRM in partnership with the aligned Direct Recruiter and Internal Mobility Consultant. Ensuring compliance with Service Level Agreement (SLA) targets. Maintaining thorough tracking history of every applicant's progress, contact and feedback through the ATS. Ensuring compliance with all client policies (including approval systems, compensation policies, email policies, etc.). Who you are Demonstrable direct recruitment experience with multinational businesses. Experience working at Recruitment Partner level in Banking Front Office. Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and requisitions. Responsible for allocated positions from approval to offer and ensuring adherence to service levels and standards. Opportunity to drive projects such as Employer Branding, Talent pipelining, Recruitment Innovation, Candidate Experience. Track record of high performance and delivering excellent results; a competitive top salary and benefits package with bonuses/commission and incentives. Private medical insurance. Strong training and development programme. Volunteer time off. Global incentive weekend eligibility. Employee wellbeing programmes. Opportunity to progress your career domestically and in other locations worldwide within a large global organisation. Disability confidence and accessibility - We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations or adjustments due to disability or health condition, please let us know. About the job Contract Type: Permanent Specialism: Human Resources Focus: Recruitment Workplace Type: Hybrid Experience Level: Mid Management Language: English - Professional working Location: London Apply now!

Overview P rincipal Consultant - Wealth (Square 4) Square 4 is a dynamic and ambitious firm that specialises in providing consulting and resourcing services. We provide tailored advisory support to regulated firms on all governance, risk and compliance related matters and temporary resource to support short term operational challenges. Our mission in supporting firms across a complex and challenging regulatory agenda is to provide an unrivalled level of interaction - service and expertise, helping to protect firms and allowing them to ultimately grow and thrive. At Square 4, we embody a spirit of innovation, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. We take pride in serving a diverse range of clients, spanning from various segments within the financial services industry such as Retail Banks, Consumer Credit, Life and Pensions, Wealth and Asset Managers, Private Equity, to Utilities and Telecommunications firms. We are a commercial business, but our purpose and values extend beyond top line. We want our business to be a force for good and are committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and our communities. We are committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and our communities and so with a name like Square 4, it was an easy decision to give 4% of our earnings back to charities yearly. Responsibilities The role of Principal Consultant is primarily to lead the management and delivery of advisory engagements to our clients whilst taking a lead role in 'take to market' activities and business development. Acting as an ambassador for Square 4 across the industry, inside and outside of work. Lead, manage and oversee the delivery of multiple client projects, encompassing project planning, budgeting, scheduling, resource allocation and project close down. Lead the development of bespoke solutions to enable our clients to meet their regulatory and operational obligations. Act as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of projects addressing inquiries, managing client expectations, delegating tasks as needed, reviewing colleagues' work, providing constructive feedback, ensuring accurate invoicing, and facilitating communication regarding project needs such as budget expansions or timeline extensions. Compile weekly team updates, focusing on critical project developments. Management of project budgets whilst tracking the team's utilisation through Project Works. Take a proactive role in business development initiatives, including generating quality thought leadership content, engaging stakeholders, preparing polished proposals, delivering presentations, and actively expanding Square 4's client base through targeted outreach to new clients and leveraging existing relationships for upselling and cross-selling opportunities. Provide leadership, line management, and direction to a team of senior consultants (including associate resources where applicable). Assist in the recruitment of new team members to support business growth. Represent Square 4 at industry events to enhance brand visibility and participate in internal events and training sessions such as client briefings, lunch and learn sessions, and roundtable discussions. Stay informed about regulatory developments and understand their potential impact on client operations, ensuring the delivery of relevant and accurate regulatory advisory services. Support the Leadership team with the agreed business objectives aligned with our four strategic objectives: Drive Value Grow Nurture & Diversify Talent Build Brand & Advocacy Build a Culture of Entrepreneurship You should relish the opportunity to take on immediate responsibility and gain a wide range of experience from day one as part of a fast-growing company. Core Values, Behaviours and Requirements You have, and can demonstrate, the following skills and attributes: Alignment with our core values: Entrepreneurial, Collaborative, Relationship Driven and Committed to Delivery Excellence. An outstanding work ethic combined with a desire to learn and grow. Fantastic multi-tasking ability, highly organised and great attention to detail. Strong analytical and gap analysis ability. Ability to manage individuals and or small teams. Ability to confidently interact with Board and Executive-level clients. A can-do attitude and an ability to prioritise multiple projects and engagements whilst meeting deadlines. Commercial acumen, with the ability to spot new opportunities and develop them. Creative problem-solving skills, staying innovative and solution-orientated. Pro-active and high-energy, with conviction in your own ability and skillset. Outstanding professionalism and communication skills - both written and oral. Strong ability to communicate effectively and openly with team members, actively listening to others' perspectives and providing constructive feedback when necessary. Knowledge and a practical understanding of the UK financial services sector and FCA regulatory agenda. Extensive compliance-related experience gained at a financial institution, consultancy and/or the regulator. Deep knowledge and a practical understanding of the UK financial services sector and UK regulatory framework, including the FCA Handbook, associated guidance, approach to policy development, supervision and enforcement. Experience translating regulatory rules and guidance into meaningful, fit-for-purpose and pragmatic solutions for regulated firms. A proven track record in consulting or equivalent, including leading project delivery, budget management and business development. Company Benefits We provide the following benefits to our permanent employees: The opportunity to work in a fast-growing company with a well-defined mission and values that are actively practised each day. Option to work remotely or in our London-based office. Flexible working arrangements tailored to accommodate business requirements. Unlimited holiday to promote work-life balance. Corporate away days, including team-building activities. Opportunities to take part in volunteer days. Investment in personal development and support for career aspirations through provided funding of training and qualifications. Pension scheme. Private medical insurance provided by BUPA. If you're interested in exploring the next stage of your career with Square 4, we would be delighted to hear from you. click the apply link online or send an updated copy of your CV today to

Job Title: Senior IT Sourcing SpecialistReporting to: IT Procurement and Supplier ManagerDirect Reports: NonePosition Type: Permanent - full timeOverview: Why Standing still is not an option in the current world of Insurance. TMHCC is one of the world's leading Specialty Insurers. With deep expertise in our chosen lines of business, our unparalleled track record and a solid balance sheet, TMHCC evaluates and manages risk like no one else in the industry. Looking beyond profit, empowering our people and delivering on our commitments are at the core of our customer values, along with a desire to grow and provide creative and innovative solutions to our clients.About OperationsOperations sits at the heart of TMHCC, we ensure the smooth running of all business processes - from policy administration and claims handling to data, technology, and delivery. We focus on driving efficiency which enables our teams across the business to deliver exceptional results every day. Our value statement: Ops makes it happen.Operations is made up of 7 functions, this role sits within: Procurement and Workplace ManagementFrom identifying the scope of the goods and services required to deliver business outcomes, to negotiating pricing and managing the full lifecycle of contracts and suppliers. Procurement focuses on delivering Value For Money for the organisation. We leverage market intelligence and navigate the regulatory landscape to achieve commercial outcomes and reduce risk and complexity.Job Purpose:To support the delivery of IT Sourcing and Category strategies primarily across IT Professional Services and Software, Cloud and SaaS by driving cost efficiency, commercial value, and risk management. The role partners with key stakeholders to lead and support sourcing initiatives, manage strategic suppliers, deliver complex deals and negotiations, and provide trusted commercial advice, contributing to the ongoing development and effectiveness of the IT Sourcing function.Key Responsibilities:Working as part of an IT sourcing and category management team working across Enterprise and local agreements, focusing on making an ongoing, tangible contribution to cost efficiency and commercial/contractual risk management, through: Supporting the IT Category Manager in developing sub-category strategies in partnership with key stakeholders and assisting with their effective delivery Providing a commercial advisory service to key stakeholders Relationship and performance management for a portion of the IT strategic suppliers Influencing the adoption of appropriate sourcing across key stakeholder groups Effective sourcing service for new deals, leading RFPs and renewals, including complex and high-profile commercial/contractual negotiations Significant interaction with senior internal clients and representatives from suppliers Creating and presenting impactful deal summaries/recommendations Maintaining deal pipelines Supporting the ongoing development of the IT Sourcing function Analysing and reporting on spending trends, cost drivers, and savings opportunities across IT spend categories.Performance Objectives: Securing favourable contract terms Successful supplier negotiations Leading Sourcing eventsSkills and Experience Specification: Experience of sourcing the relevant spend categories in a blue-chip environment, with a proven track record of successfully leading commercial and contract activities Experience in supporting the development and maintenance of category and sub- category plans Experience with assisting portfolio opportunity analysis and subsequent benefit delivery Ability to effectively influence the sourcing strategy for individual projects Ability to lead market analysis, competitive bidding and negotiation activities, with a range of value and complexity Ability to re- negotiate contracts and extract value from incumbent suppliers Excellent understanding of commercial levers and legal terms and conditions, relating predominantly to IT Professional Services and Software contracts Strong and experienced commercial and contract negotiator Is highly credible and an effective communicator Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and manage a large volume of projects Can contribute effectively to and/or co-ordinate cross-functional teams Can drive projects to a conclusion while maintaining a high quality of task deliveryEssential: Excellent commercial and analytical skills Excellent oral and written communication and problem-solving skills Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders Ability to work with a degree of autonomy whilst working collaboratively with a wider team based in the UK, Europe and AmericaDesirable: Knowledge of the operation of the London insurance market, its various participants and insurance regulatory requirements Strong and confident negotiator at all levels Confident and self-assured Self-motivated and able to work well under pressure Resilient, optimistic and open to change Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against business deadlines What We Offer The Tokio Marine HCC Group of Companies offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. We are a successful, dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and are seeking energetic and confident individuals to join our team of professionals.The Tokio Marine HCC Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit for more information about our companies.

Talan Data x AI is a leading Data Management and Analytics consultancy, working closely with leading software vendors and top industry experts across a range of sectors, unlocking value and insight from their data. At Talan Data x AI, innovation is at the heart of our client offerings, and we help companies to further improve their efficiency with modern processes and technologies, such as Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). We have recently been recertified as a 2026 Great Place to Work . This achievement not only highlights Talan Data x AI's positive organisational culture but also strengthens its reputation as an employer of choice within the industry. We invest heavily in the training and development of our teams and hold regular socials in each region to encourage engagement and network building. The HR Team As a small, people-focused team, we are all motivated and energised by creating the best working environment for everyone in our company every day. We work closely with our management team and consultants to ensure that our people policies and processes reflect our values and facilitate everyone to be their best. We want everyone to reach their potential! We are committed to creating an inclusive, innovative, and high-performing workplace where every employee can thrive. We believe in investing in our people through continuous learning and development, fostering a culture of growth and engagement. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and excellence. Job Description The Role This is a new role, reporting to the Head of People and Engagement and undertaking a variety of HR activities and responsibilities, including leading on Learning & Development initiatives. It will best suit someone who has been working in a HR discipline and has preferably at least three to four years' experience in either a customer facing HR Business Partner or HR Operations role. Being a senior position, it offers a high level of autonomy and requires the ability to lead on employee relations and business partnering projects and initiatives. The primary objective of this role is to partner with consultants, management and other HR stakeholders to maximise their effectiveness in building and leading highly successful and engaged teams. The main success factors for this position are knowledge of the business and maintaining relationships, in addition to being able to lead processes and implement change. Strong and effective communication, alongside confident influencing of management at all levels is key. You are therefore likely to have experience of leading change and coaching people managers to create a working environment where everyone can achieve their potential and career goals. This role is instrumental in helping the business to be successful and enriching our employees' experience and work-life. Your passion and energy as well as your knowledge and experience as an HR professional are key to being successful in this role. Based in our Edinburgh office, we offer flexibility to enable some working from home. It is anticipated that you will work from our Edinburgh office 2-3 days per week or visiting consultants in other UK locations. There is therefore a requirement for some travel within the UK to engage with our consultants in other offices/regions. This is a role which encompasses a wide variety of people related activities, with the main responsibilities and objectives summarised below. Main Responsibilities and objectives: Build strong relationships with individual employees, managers and teams as part of providing an HR Business Partnering service to a defined population of consultants. Operating in a generalist remit to advocate, communicate and participate in the provision of a range of company policies and processes related to the working environment and full employee lifecycle. Work closely with the business and be a trusted and credible advisor to senior leaders and the teams you support, influencing and supporting change initiatives and being a trusted voice on employee relations as needed. Remain updated on HR practices; sharing knowledge and proactively making and implementing recommendations, driving improvements to people related policies and processes where required. Support employees and managers in driving forward and managing their careers as part of a defined promotions process. Act as the UK lead for Learning & Development, driving the design, delivery and continuous enhancement of the annual L&D plan, ensuring alignment with business priorities. Key involvement in the Early Careers programme, ensuring delivery against agreed objectives. Conduct learning needs analyses across consultant groups and leadership populations, translating insights into targeted development initiatives and capability-building programmes. Oversee the implementation and communication of learning frameworks. Champion a culture of continuous learning and knowledge-sharing, role-modelling development behaviours within the HR team and across the wider business. Stay informed on HR and L&D best practice, sharing knowledge proactively and recommending improvements to policies, processes and employee experience. Assist with the gathering of management information as required to aid decision making. Remain flexible to support changing business priorities in relation to strategic and operational objectives. Your expertise and skills: An experienced and confident HR professional, with expertise in employee relations as well as a range of people disciplines, such as performance management and learning and development. Possesses an excellent working knowledge of UK employment law and practices. Drives employee engagement and has experience in internal communication. Proven ability to influence and assist leadership and management at all levels in bringing about positive change. Proactive and keen to be involved in a variety of tasks and projects. Interested in helping and coaching others to develop their knowledge and skills as part of their career development. An effective and confident communicator with the ability to build great working relationships at all levels of the organisation. Excited by technology and data, with a desire to push beyond your immediate role and work collaboratively across the HR team and broader business. Flexible in approach, and able to prioritise own work, striking a balance between working independently and as part of a team. CIPD qualification is desirable but not mandatory Qualifications Additional Information We offer: Competitive salary (depending on experience). Discretionary bonus scheme. 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holiday + 5 days to buy/sell = potential 38 days' holiday a year. Access to 'Talan Sunshine time' - a scheme that can provide you with more time for yourself without working additional hours. 4x annual salary life cover. 5% company pension contribution from Employer + minimum 3% contribution from Staff (Salary Sacrifice provision available). BUPA Private Medical Insurance & BUPA Rewards. Income Protection and Critical Illness Cover. Employee Assistance scheme. Access to Udemy for Business to support continuous learning & development.