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.
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.
Back Market is the world's leading refurbished electronics marketplace with a team of 650 people, powering operations in 18 countries (and counting!). Named one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company in 2019 and again in 2021, our mission is simple: empowering people to consume tech sustainably by offering folks a high quality, accessible, and more eco-friendly alternative to buying new electronics. Why? Refurbished tech helps lower our collective environmental impact . We have indeed contributed to avoid the production of more than 1,000,000 tons of CO2e worldwide since our launch in 2014. Be part of an exciting and growing international adventure that will change the way the world consumes tech. ABOUT THE ROLE: We are looking for a strategic and highly skilled Marketing Analytics Lead to drive data-driven decision-making in our marketing initiatives. You will leverage your expertise in Marketing, Data analytics, martech & media tracking to unlock actionable insights and scale marketing strategies. This role is ideal for an analytical leader passionate about marketing data, cross-functional collaboration, and innovation. A proven record in impact measurement-such as evaluating multi-channel campaign effectiveness-is essential. If you thrive on crafting scalable data strategies and influencing decisions through analytics, keep reading-you're in the right place. YOUR MISSION (IF YOU ACCEPT IT): Marketing Analytics: Serve as the primary analytics partner for marketing managers, collaborating on our incrementality platform, measurement frameworks and data-driven strategies. Translate complex datasets into actionable insights, clearly presenting recommendations to senior leadership. Martech & Data Collection: Challenge our MarTech setup to collect, process and leverage marketing insights. Lead media tracking efforts to measure campaign effectiveness and ensure optimal ROI across channels. Ensure data quality, accuracy, and scalability while maintaining robust workflows. Analytics Engineering: Lead analytics engineers to build and optimize scalable data pipelines in BigQuery and support marketing analytics needs. Stakeholder Management: Partner with marketing, tech, product, and cross-functional teams to align data opportunities with business objectives. Maintain effective communication with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of data-driven solutions. Leadership: Cultivate the data culture and data-driven decision-making across the organisation. Lead and mentor a team of analysts, data scientists & analytics engineers to foster a high-performance culture. YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IF: Minimum 7 years of experience in marketing analytics with proven experience in building & scaling incrementality platforms, brand measurement and media efficiency frameworks. Comprehensive knowledge of marketing strategies, including performance channels interactions, brand media, and online/offline activations. Strong understanding of web tracking and tagging strategy and implementation (GA, GTM, attribution). Proficiency with MarTech systems and their role in marketing analytics (CDP, CMP, Analytics tools, CRM platforms, MMP ). Strong ability to manage cross-functional teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. A proactive, results-driven approach to tackling analytics challenges in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of data science applications for marketing, such as predictive modeling or clustering. Familiarity in BigQuery and advanced skills in data analytics. Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts. WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US? A meaningful job: you will help avoid thousands of tons of electronic waste and fight against planned obsolescence. It counts! A meaningful company: we became a mission-driven company in January 2022. Be part of a worldwide growing company: based in Europe, the USA and Asia to face great challenges: you will have the freedom to innovate and adopt new ideas! Work alongside passionate experts: who will share their knowledge and help you develop and grow in your career. Grow your career: with a flexible career path and a dedicated Learning & Development team. Back Market will help you evolve with personalized internal trainings and external handpicked providers from day 1! Leadership Academy by Back Market: "be a coach not a dictator" is at the core of this program! We train and enable all our leaders to support their team towards achieving goals. Be a manager at Back Market is a unique experience we take by heart. An attractive salary, equity and a host of benefits including: Lunch voucher, health insurance, relocation package, paid time off for activism in your community, parental benefits, flexible hours, etc. Remote friendly company: up to 2 days of remote work per week! One Loving Tribe: you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, open-minded and friendly environment. Be part of one of our Employee Resource Groups created around shared identities, common backgrounds and/or special interests crafted to be a safe space and an expressive outlet. Several internal events: The Monday Brief (weekly)/ The Somehands (monthly)/ The All Hands (annual). We're here to SABOTAGE: It's our mantra. It keeps us focused on what we aspire to be: a little bit sneaky, always smart, kinda frugal and constantly conspiring to create maximum impact. Back Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer which means we pledge to not discriminate against employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. If reasonable accommodations are needed for the interview process, please do not hesitate to discuss this with the Talent Acquisition Team. Back Market is helping to address one of the biggest challenges of our time: climate change. We take this so seriously that we were awarded status as a "Société à Mission", or company with a social mission, by the French government. We know we can't tackle a global problem without a globally representative team so we are committed to embedding diversity, equity and inclusion principles in every aspect of our organization. But more importantly, being One Loving & Free Spirited Tribe is in our DNA as it is one of the five foundational values of our company since we got started way back in 2014. We are committed to hiring and supporting diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We know our lofty goals cannot be reached unless everyone has a seat at the table along with the resources and opportunity to grow.
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
Back Market is the world's leading refurbished electronics marketplace with a team of 650 people, powering operations in 18 countries (and counting!). Named one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company in 2019 and again in 2021, our mission is simple: empowering people to consume tech sustainably by offering folks a high quality, accessible, and more eco-friendly alternative to buying new electronics. Why? Refurbished tech helps lower our collective environmental impact . We have indeed contributed to avoid the production of more than 1,000,000 tons of CO2e worldwide since our launch in 2014. Be part of an exciting and growing international adventure that will change the way the world consumes tech. ABOUT THE ROLE: We are looking for a strategic and highly skilled Marketing Analytics Lead to drive data-driven decision-making in our marketing initiatives. You will leverage your expertise in Marketing, Data analytics, martech & media tracking to unlock actionable insights and scale marketing strategies. This role is ideal for an analytical leader passionate about marketing data, cross-functional collaboration, and innovation. A proven record in impact measurement-such as evaluating multi-channel campaign effectiveness-is essential. If you thrive on crafting scalable data strategies and influencing decisions through analytics, keep reading-you're in the right place. YOUR MISSION (IF YOU ACCEPT IT): Marketing Analytics: Serve as the primary analytics partner for marketing managers, collaborating on our incrementality platform, measurement frameworks and data-driven strategies. Translate complex datasets into actionable insights, clearly presenting recommendations to senior leadership. Martech & Data Collection: Challenge our MarTech setup to collect, process and leverage marketing insights. Lead media tracking efforts to measure campaign effectiveness and ensure optimal ROI across channels. Ensure data quality, accuracy, and scalability while maintaining robust workflows. Analytics Engineering: Lead analytics engineers to build and optimize scalable data pipelines in BigQuery and support marketing analytics needs. Stakeholder Management: Partner with marketing, tech, product, and cross-functional teams to align data opportunities with business objectives. Maintain effective communication with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of data-driven solutions. Leadership: Cultivate the data culture and data-driven decision-making across the organisation. Lead and mentor a team of analysts, data scientists & analytics engineers to foster a high-performance culture. YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT PLACE IF: Minimum 7 years of experience in marketing analytics with proven experience in building & scaling incrementality platforms, brand measurement and media efficiency frameworks. Comprehensive knowledge of marketing strategies, including performance channels interactions, brand media, and online/offline activations. Strong understanding of web tracking and tagging strategy and implementation (GA, GTM, attribution). Proficiency with MarTech systems and their role in marketing analytics (CDP, CMP, Analytics tools, CRM platforms, MMP ). Strong ability to manage cross-functional teams and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. A proactive, results-driven approach to tackling analytics challenges in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of data science applications for marketing, such as predictive modeling or clustering. Familiarity in BigQuery and advanced skills in data analytics. Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts. WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN US? A meaningful job: you will help avoid thousands of tons of electronic waste and fight against planned obsolescence. It counts! A meaningful company: we became a mission-driven company in January 2022. Be part of a worldwide growing company: based in Europe, the USA and Asia to face great challenges: you will have the freedom to innovate and adopt new ideas! Work alongside passionate experts: who will share their knowledge and help you develop and grow in your career. Grow your career: with a flexible career path and a dedicated Learning & Development team. Back Market will help you evolve with personalized internal trainings and external handpicked providers from day 1! Leadership Academy by Back Market: "be a coach not a dictator" is at the core of this program! We train and enable all our leaders to support their team towards achieving goals. Be a manager at Back Market is a unique experience we take by heart. An attractive salary, equity and a host of benefits including: Lunch voucher, health insurance, relocation package, paid time off for activism in your community, parental benefits, flexible hours, etc. Remote friendly company: up to 2 days of remote work per week! One Loving Tribe: you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, open-minded and friendly environment. Be part of one of our Employee Resource Groups created around shared identities, common backgrounds and/or special interests crafted to be a safe space and an expressive outlet. Several internal events: The Monday Brief (weekly)/ The Somehands (monthly)/ The All Hands (annual). We're here to SABOTAGE: It's our mantra. It keeps us focused on what we aspire to be: a little bit sneaky, always smart, kinda frugal and constantly conspiring to create maximum impact. Back Market is an Equal Opportunity Employer which means we pledge to not discriminate against employees based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. If reasonable accommodations are needed for the interview process, please do not hesitate to discuss this with the Talent Acquisition Team. Back Market is helping to address one of the biggest challenges of our time: climate change. We take this so seriously that we were awarded status as a "Société à Mission", or company with a social mission, by the French government. We know we can't tackle a global problem without a globally representative team so we are committed to embedding diversity, equity and inclusion principles in every aspect of our organization. But more importantly, being One Loving & Free Spirited Tribe is in our DNA as it is one of the five foundational values of our company since we got started way back in 2014. We are committed to hiring and supporting diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We know our lofty goals cannot be reached unless everyone has a seat at the table along with the resources and opportunity to grow.
Strategy & Insights is a team of multiskilled individuals who uncover business problems, analyse the size of the problem, bring best practices from within and across industries and work with various departments to derive solutions, define the impact of the solutions, and ultimately deliver key change projects to achieve tangible results. The Strategy & Insights function acts as the office of the CEO, and is pivotal to providing key decision-making analysis to inform business decisions. Reporting lines Directly reporting to the Operations Director Working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team The responsibilities In this role you will be responsible for: Extracting and analysing data with the aim to build comprehensive reporting and driving business insight Working with data source owners and data engineering team to ensure that key data is accurate, automated and timely Working with the data engineering team to monitor and measure the impact of various solutions Helping drive the evolution of the content and automation of management information, ensuring its optimal value and efficiency of production Using insights to influence decisions, finding solutions to existing business problems, and delivering data-driven actions for various business departments Leading the way by being a catalyst for change, championing new initiatives and working to fix the root causes of problems Deliver key change on commercial projects; working with various departments to ensure these solutions are delivered in a timely manner Identifying and evaluating business risks and opportunities; identifying options to mitigate the risks and exploiting the opportunities Building strong relationships, trust and credibility with relevant stakeholders across the business Developing a detailed understanding of key revenue and cost drivers, as well as relevant competitor and industry context Upskilling the Insight Analyst in the team in order to strengthen and improve overall team output Other: Helping to shape the Strategy & Insights function Providing support in creating forecasts / setting budgets / drafting board materials Delivering ad hoc projects and initiatives The experience and skillset This role will suit an individual looking to drive some of the actions stemming from the data-driven insight created for various departments and who wants to have significant exposure to key decision-making. The ideal candidate would demonstrate the following experience: A proven track record (likely gained over four/five years) of working in a high-paced and project-based organisation, ideally management consultancy, or tech-led company. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to review and understand business models and strategies, focus on key issues, and deliver relevant analysis. Strong commercial awareness; ability to develop an understanding of commercial issues quickly. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form working relationships and gain credibility with colleagues from different levels and disciplines. Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate effectively, concisely and accurately. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, ideally a good level of proficiency in SQL, R or python, and demonstrated ability to leverage different IT systems (Not Essential) Good organisational skills, with the ability to successfully balance multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines. Keen to work in a fast-paced scale-up environment. Flexible and able to work outside a standard structure and framework. A team player; someone who is open and able and willing to deliver beyond his or her personal brief Proven people management skills. The ideal candidate would have led various teams in the past and contributed to the progression of more junior team members Highly motivated individual, with the ability to challenge current practices and a desire to constantly learn and develop About Yopa Yopa is a leading UK-based full service, fair fixed fee estate agent. Founded in 2015, Yopa has already become the 8th largest estate agent in the UK. Yopa is disrupting the traditional high street agencies by doing away with the unnecessary cost of high street shop fronts and leveraging its proprietary technology and scale to deliver a great experience for its customers, all for a fair fixed fee. Yopa has already received over 7,500 '5 star' Trustpilot reviews from delighted customers and is backed by some of the biggest names in the property industry including Savills, DMGT and LSL Property Services plc. Yopa is scaling, fast. We've achieved a lot so far, but we have big ambitions and the opportunity is huge. Apply for this job indicates a required field First Name Last Name Email Phone Resume/CV Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf
Jan 18, 2025
Full time
Strategy & Insights is a team of multiskilled individuals who uncover business problems, analyse the size of the problem, bring best practices from within and across industries and work with various departments to derive solutions, define the impact of the solutions, and ultimately deliver key change projects to achieve tangible results. The Strategy & Insights function acts as the office of the CEO, and is pivotal to providing key decision-making analysis to inform business decisions. Reporting lines Directly reporting to the Operations Director Working closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team The responsibilities In this role you will be responsible for: Extracting and analysing data with the aim to build comprehensive reporting and driving business insight Working with data source owners and data engineering team to ensure that key data is accurate, automated and timely Working with the data engineering team to monitor and measure the impact of various solutions Helping drive the evolution of the content and automation of management information, ensuring its optimal value and efficiency of production Using insights to influence decisions, finding solutions to existing business problems, and delivering data-driven actions for various business departments Leading the way by being a catalyst for change, championing new initiatives and working to fix the root causes of problems Deliver key change on commercial projects; working with various departments to ensure these solutions are delivered in a timely manner Identifying and evaluating business risks and opportunities; identifying options to mitigate the risks and exploiting the opportunities Building strong relationships, trust and credibility with relevant stakeholders across the business Developing a detailed understanding of key revenue and cost drivers, as well as relevant competitor and industry context Upskilling the Insight Analyst in the team in order to strengthen and improve overall team output Other: Helping to shape the Strategy & Insights function Providing support in creating forecasts / setting budgets / drafting board materials Delivering ad hoc projects and initiatives The experience and skillset This role will suit an individual looking to drive some of the actions stemming from the data-driven insight created for various departments and who wants to have significant exposure to key decision-making. The ideal candidate would demonstrate the following experience: A proven track record (likely gained over four/five years) of working in a high-paced and project-based organisation, ideally management consultancy, or tech-led company. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to review and understand business models and strategies, focus on key issues, and deliver relevant analysis. Strong commercial awareness; ability to develop an understanding of commercial issues quickly. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form working relationships and gain credibility with colleagues from different levels and disciplines. Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate effectively, concisely and accurately. Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, ideally a good level of proficiency in SQL, R or python, and demonstrated ability to leverage different IT systems (Not Essential) Good organisational skills, with the ability to successfully balance multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines. Keen to work in a fast-paced scale-up environment. Flexible and able to work outside a standard structure and framework. A team player; someone who is open and able and willing to deliver beyond his or her personal brief Proven people management skills. The ideal candidate would have led various teams in the past and contributed to the progression of more junior team members Highly motivated individual, with the ability to challenge current practices and a desire to constantly learn and develop About Yopa Yopa is a leading UK-based full service, fair fixed fee estate agent. Founded in 2015, Yopa has already become the 8th largest estate agent in the UK. Yopa is disrupting the traditional high street agencies by doing away with the unnecessary cost of high street shop fronts and leveraging its proprietary technology and scale to deliver a great experience for its customers, all for a fair fixed fee. Yopa has already received over 7,500 '5 star' Trustpilot reviews from delighted customers and is backed by some of the biggest names in the property industry including Savills, DMGT and LSL Property Services plc. Yopa is scaling, fast. We've achieved a lot so far, but we have big ambitions and the opportunity is huge. Apply for this job indicates a required field First Name Last Name Email Phone Resume/CV Enter manually Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf
We're seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking? Senior Performance Analyst with excellent communication skills. You will be open-minded, happy to work on your own or as part of a team and want to learn new technologies and promote best practice. As a Performance Analyst you will: Understand product owners' needs to translate business requirements into analytics requirements and ensure that priorities are met. Create visualisation of data, conduct deep-dive analysis and share insights & recommendations. Ensure data collection and standardisation is met and explain methodologies to stakeholders. Communicating efficiently and work together within a multi-disciplinary team, fostering the open and collaborative culture. Enable data driven decision making to personalize the journeys of individuals to ensure they have the best and most appropriate experience. Produce product performance dashboards, user segmentation analysis, media agency tagging implementation Produce program dashboards and weekly analysis/information updates Knowledge/experience You will need: Google Cloud Platform. Experience setting up and iterating: Google Cloud Platform Projects & IAM permissions Google Storage buckets and folders Google Dataprep flows, recipes and outputs as ETL pipeline to provide datasets for analysis and feed into dashboards. Experience working as a Digital Analyst using Google 360 Enterprise Analytics: Google Tag Manager containers and tags, triggers and variable to feed user behaviour and marketing activity tracking data into Google Analytics Properties. Google Analytics properties and views to provide user behaviour goals and funnels to enable product iteration Google Data Studio dashboards (with SQL, Google Sheets and Google Analytics sources) to share information with a broad range of stakeholders A proven track record of web analytics reporting, building dashboards & ad-hoc analysis. Experience in Social Media analytics (reporting, building dashboards & analysis) Experience in identifying and personalization of user journeys derived from quantitative analytics. Experience in Agile development environment (Scrum/Kanban). Azure SQL Database and Azure Cosmos Database experience Use of collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence, Github and Trello. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and can present complex information persuasively and inclusively to a wide range of audience Understanding of the Azure Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) cloud offering Reading, writing, and querying data in JSON format Desired skills Implementing appropriate Machine Learning models, including selection and optimisation for automated outputs (and understanding model accuracy, limitations, biases, and ethics) SQL Management Studio for working with SQL code, Visual Studio, as appropriate to data related enterprise tooling tasks, Power BI for advanced data visualisation, Excel, including power query, pivot tables, and pivot charts Proven ability working to Government Digital Service Standards and documenting the necessary evidence to pass a GDS assessment. Previous Public Sector Experience Agile/Scrum certified Google Tag Manager *Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to pass BPSS vetting
Jan 17, 2025
Full time
We're seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking? Senior Performance Analyst with excellent communication skills. You will be open-minded, happy to work on your own or as part of a team and want to learn new technologies and promote best practice. As a Performance Analyst you will: Understand product owners' needs to translate business requirements into analytics requirements and ensure that priorities are met. Create visualisation of data, conduct deep-dive analysis and share insights & recommendations. Ensure data collection and standardisation is met and explain methodologies to stakeholders. Communicating efficiently and work together within a multi-disciplinary team, fostering the open and collaborative culture. Enable data driven decision making to personalize the journeys of individuals to ensure they have the best and most appropriate experience. Produce product performance dashboards, user segmentation analysis, media agency tagging implementation Produce program dashboards and weekly analysis/information updates Knowledge/experience You will need: Google Cloud Platform. Experience setting up and iterating: Google Cloud Platform Projects & IAM permissions Google Storage buckets and folders Google Dataprep flows, recipes and outputs as ETL pipeline to provide datasets for analysis and feed into dashboards. Experience working as a Digital Analyst using Google 360 Enterprise Analytics: Google Tag Manager containers and tags, triggers and variable to feed user behaviour and marketing activity tracking data into Google Analytics Properties. Google Analytics properties and views to provide user behaviour goals and funnels to enable product iteration Google Data Studio dashboards (with SQL, Google Sheets and Google Analytics sources) to share information with a broad range of stakeholders A proven track record of web analytics reporting, building dashboards & ad-hoc analysis. Experience in Social Media analytics (reporting, building dashboards & analysis) Experience in identifying and personalization of user journeys derived from quantitative analytics. Experience in Agile development environment (Scrum/Kanban). Azure SQL Database and Azure Cosmos Database experience Use of collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence, Github and Trello. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and can present complex information persuasively and inclusively to a wide range of audience Understanding of the Azure Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) cloud offering Reading, writing, and querying data in JSON format Desired skills Implementing appropriate Machine Learning models, including selection and optimisation for automated outputs (and understanding model accuracy, limitations, biases, and ethics) SQL Management Studio for working with SQL code, Visual Studio, as appropriate to data related enterprise tooling tasks, Power BI for advanced data visualisation, Excel, including power query, pivot tables, and pivot charts Proven ability working to Government Digital Service Standards and documenting the necessary evidence to pass a GDS assessment. Previous Public Sector Experience Agile/Scrum certified Google Tag Manager *Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and the ability to pass BPSS vetting
This position is responsible for the financial management and business development of the Consumer Products business, specifically by partnering and supporting the CP Sales teams and focusing on revenue forecast and analysis. This will include the development and ongoing enhancement of financial forecasting, planning, budgeting and long-range planning processes. It will also include responsibility for monthly and quarter-end reporting and variance analysis as well as business analytics & financial trending to support optimal deal processes and global licensing strategies. The Finance Director will work closely with the wider CP Finance Team across locations around the world. The Director provides strategic and analytical guidance for the CP Commercialization team to drive revenue and OI growth. They will be responsible for enhancing the contribution and partnership of the finance function with the CP division, specifically UK, Australia, Israel markets, Toys, Publishing, CPG categories, and Franchise/Portfolio Management (e.g. Pre-school) with the support and management of a Finance Manager. This role will report directly to the Sr. Director of Global CP Finance and work with a disparate partner group to improve analytical tools and enhance operational visibility of risks and opportunities and awareness of strengths and weaknesses in the business to support overall business performance. What will you be doing? Bringing a collaborative and entrepreneurial hands-on approach to CP Finance Developing, fostering and building open communication and productive relationships with leadership, sales and finance Strategic partnership approach by using financial models to enhance business deal terms Analyze business performance, including licensing royalty revenue from various perspectives and dimensions such as brands and franchises, product categories, licensees, consumer demographics, distribution channels, and business models Formulate cohesive global annual 5-Year Plan, annual budget, and quarterly licensee forecast, working closely with the broader Finance, CP Business, Strategy and Insights teams Dive deeply into financial data, predict future financial trends, and proactively provide insights and financial advice to senior management Designing, communicating and carrying out policies & procedures Promoting a strong sense of urgency and appropriate level of support for deliverables Working in collaboration with the systems and operations teams to develop and enhance analytical tools and processes Support the Global VP in establishing and implementing Finance processes and a premier class Finance organization Ensure licensee projections are complete and accurate Liaise with Sales, Operations and central Finance teams to ensure maximum revenue is recognized Evaluate financial performance against desired outcomes Track risks and opportunities Inform, review and communicate allocations and monthly actuals Liaise with Global Finance teams Planning: Perform and prepare annual budgeting and quarterly estimates in conjunction with Sales and external partners to support the Sales teams. Create monthly outlooks, quarterly estimates, and "real time" financial forecasts Prepare and present Long Range Strategic, Financial Plans and detailed budgets Operational Support: Partner with sales teams to provide detailed revenue and deal reporting and analysis to support business decision making on all aspects of licensing and optimize deals Perform/present variance analysis and budget resolution (ad hoc, marketing, ROI) Creation, and ongoing enhancement, of all planning and analytical presentation decks for management purposes What are we looking for? Further education qualification in Finance or similar is required Senior level finance experience CP industry experience is a plus Strong self-motivated team player. Able to think creatively and take action Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Relation and communication at all levels (Analyst to VP) Demonstrates Executive Presence Delivers Business Results Detail Oriented Mobilizes the Organization Challenges the Status Quo Champions Creativity and Innovation Ability to explain both the "big picture" and detailed views of financial management Coaches/teaches others on key financial and/or accounting concepts Client facing and sought out by others to answer questions as a problem solver Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, across all areas of the business Ability to solve problems and be inquisitive Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines Reviews and analyses financial indicators and reports areas of concern Performs operational, and/or financial statement analyses
Jan 17, 2025
Full time
This position is responsible for the financial management and business development of the Consumer Products business, specifically by partnering and supporting the CP Sales teams and focusing on revenue forecast and analysis. This will include the development and ongoing enhancement of financial forecasting, planning, budgeting and long-range planning processes. It will also include responsibility for monthly and quarter-end reporting and variance analysis as well as business analytics & financial trending to support optimal deal processes and global licensing strategies. The Finance Director will work closely with the wider CP Finance Team across locations around the world. The Director provides strategic and analytical guidance for the CP Commercialization team to drive revenue and OI growth. They will be responsible for enhancing the contribution and partnership of the finance function with the CP division, specifically UK, Australia, Israel markets, Toys, Publishing, CPG categories, and Franchise/Portfolio Management (e.g. Pre-school) with the support and management of a Finance Manager. This role will report directly to the Sr. Director of Global CP Finance and work with a disparate partner group to improve analytical tools and enhance operational visibility of risks and opportunities and awareness of strengths and weaknesses in the business to support overall business performance. What will you be doing? Bringing a collaborative and entrepreneurial hands-on approach to CP Finance Developing, fostering and building open communication and productive relationships with leadership, sales and finance Strategic partnership approach by using financial models to enhance business deal terms Analyze business performance, including licensing royalty revenue from various perspectives and dimensions such as brands and franchises, product categories, licensees, consumer demographics, distribution channels, and business models Formulate cohesive global annual 5-Year Plan, annual budget, and quarterly licensee forecast, working closely with the broader Finance, CP Business, Strategy and Insights teams Dive deeply into financial data, predict future financial trends, and proactively provide insights and financial advice to senior management Designing, communicating and carrying out policies & procedures Promoting a strong sense of urgency and appropriate level of support for deliverables Working in collaboration with the systems and operations teams to develop and enhance analytical tools and processes Support the Global VP in establishing and implementing Finance processes and a premier class Finance organization Ensure licensee projections are complete and accurate Liaise with Sales, Operations and central Finance teams to ensure maximum revenue is recognized Evaluate financial performance against desired outcomes Track risks and opportunities Inform, review and communicate allocations and monthly actuals Liaise with Global Finance teams Planning: Perform and prepare annual budgeting and quarterly estimates in conjunction with Sales and external partners to support the Sales teams. Create monthly outlooks, quarterly estimates, and "real time" financial forecasts Prepare and present Long Range Strategic, Financial Plans and detailed budgets Operational Support: Partner with sales teams to provide detailed revenue and deal reporting and analysis to support business decision making on all aspects of licensing and optimize deals Perform/present variance analysis and budget resolution (ad hoc, marketing, ROI) Creation, and ongoing enhancement, of all planning and analytical presentation decks for management purposes What are we looking for? Further education qualification in Finance or similar is required Senior level finance experience CP industry experience is a plus Strong self-motivated team player. Able to think creatively and take action Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously Relation and communication at all levels (Analyst to VP) Demonstrates Executive Presence Delivers Business Results Detail Oriented Mobilizes the Organization Challenges the Status Quo Champions Creativity and Innovation Ability to explain both the "big picture" and detailed views of financial management Coaches/teaches others on key financial and/or accounting concepts Client facing and sought out by others to answer questions as a problem solver Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, across all areas of the business Ability to solve problems and be inquisitive Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines Reviews and analyses financial indicators and reports areas of concern Performs operational, and/or financial statement analyses
Product Manager Our client's goal is simple: to make vehicle movement easy. They are on their way to creating the leading end-to-end movement solution in the UK for their customers (such as Hertz and The AA), delivered by their network of 600+ drivers and transport agents across the UK. Since going live in April 2018, our client has acquired over 80 clients, many of whom can claim to be amongst the largest players in the UK automotive industry. They are already one of the largest competitors in their space but have ambitions to grow much further and are crazy about sustainability, to date they have saved fleets over 9,000,000 tonnes of CO2. They are seeing their hard work paying off as they have won 7 awards, including Best Fleet Software three years in a row, a highly commended well-being award, two innovation awards, and one outstanding product of the year award. What They Are Looking For: They are excited to announce that they are hiring a new Product Manager to lead their product function. They are proud of their products and services in making vehicle movement easy for customers and suppliers. They want to continue growing their offering and are now seeking product experts to deliver this. You will be critical in guaranteeing the success of their portal and mobile app by defining the product strategy and roadmap to guide the product from conception through design and into wide release. You will work with relevant internal stakeholders to identify the right features that will deliver the most value to customers, suppliers and the business. You will have powerful capability to make strategic decisions based on market analysis and user experience to ultimately lead them to further growth and success. What You ll Be Doing: Collaborating across multiple teams covering developers, QA, data analysts, designers and relevant stakeholders throughout the business. Develop a deep understanding of customers, suppliers and the market, using quantitative and qualitative discovery to identify the high impact opportunities. Co-ordinate and engage with stakeholders running focus groups. Lead stakeholder sessions to scope out requirements, plan projects, report findings and impact of features. Detailed ticket scoping that articulates stakeholder problems to solve and defines the minimum acceptance criteria developers must deliver. Build and measure innovative solutions in the form of an outcome-driven product roadmap, generate learnings and continuously iterate. Balance the product roadmap to allow for developments that manage the business and those that grow the business . Prioritisation is essential in this role, to ensure your team remains focussed to keep the product roadmap on track. Work closely with the data team to access metrics for measuring success and performance of new features and products. Develop ROI templates for developments ensuring investment of development time is efficient and cost effective. Champion the product(s) and be responsible for communicating product launches both internally and externally. Keep a pulse on technological and industry trends and highlight how our client can proactively stay ahead of the market. What Skills Do You Need to Succeed: Strong strategic skills and solid product management experience building mobile apps, managing stakeholders and business requirements. Strong experience working in a mid or senior product management role. Experience of leading cross-functional teams in an outcome-driven way. Demonstrable experience in delivering products or features with significant impact. A user-centric attitude whether they are our suppliers, customers or internal users, you strive to create exceptional user experiences. You regularly seek feedback to validate and measure the success of products and/or releases. Keen to deliver at speed, learning quickly and then iterating making bold decisions along the way when necessary. Naturally collaborative, creative, curious along with strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Positive mindset to deal with ambiguity and quickly adapt to changes and new situations. Technical Skills Required: Familiarity with software development life cycle (SDLC) Knowledge of tools like GitLab, and CI/CD processes Proficiency with tools such as Excel and PowerBI Familiarity with basic statistical analysis and A/B testing methods Proficiency in wireframing and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma) Understanding of usability principles and basic design aesthetics Writing clear, concise user stories and acceptance criteria Triage and resolve product-related issues, address bugs with engineering, and communicate with stakeholders to manage expectations Experience with project management tools such as Jira and Confluence to track and manage delivery progress Strong foundation in software development, programming concepts and data structures Strong ability to collect, analyse, and interpret data for product decisions Experience in Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban Understanding of system design and software design patterns What s in it for you Grow with them You will be part of a growing and ambitious company! They want you to be happy and enjoy coming to work where you are surrounded by a supportive team. In the heart of Birmingham Our client is based in Birmingham city centre at Somerset House, only a 5-minute walk from Grand Central train station. In summer you can enjoy the rooftop terrace and views of the city! Socials and more! Social events and activities are held in the building once a month. They have quarterly company socials which in the past have been rooftop quiz nights, mini golf and a meal at Fazenda. Fitness and wellbeing Your wellbeing and health matters. In the building there is a gym and showers that you can use before, during or after work. If you like golf, you can enjoy practising on the golf simulator too. Time to relax Well-deserved time off- you will get 25 days off a year plus bank holidays. You will also get an additional day with every completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days per annum. Join them If you want to be part of a forward-thinking, sustainable company and you embrace positivity, our client would love to hear from you!
Jan 16, 2025
Full time
Product Manager Our client's goal is simple: to make vehicle movement easy. They are on their way to creating the leading end-to-end movement solution in the UK for their customers (such as Hertz and The AA), delivered by their network of 600+ drivers and transport agents across the UK. Since going live in April 2018, our client has acquired over 80 clients, many of whom can claim to be amongst the largest players in the UK automotive industry. They are already one of the largest competitors in their space but have ambitions to grow much further and are crazy about sustainability, to date they have saved fleets over 9,000,000 tonnes of CO2. They are seeing their hard work paying off as they have won 7 awards, including Best Fleet Software three years in a row, a highly commended well-being award, two innovation awards, and one outstanding product of the year award. What They Are Looking For: They are excited to announce that they are hiring a new Product Manager to lead their product function. They are proud of their products and services in making vehicle movement easy for customers and suppliers. They want to continue growing their offering and are now seeking product experts to deliver this. You will be critical in guaranteeing the success of their portal and mobile app by defining the product strategy and roadmap to guide the product from conception through design and into wide release. You will work with relevant internal stakeholders to identify the right features that will deliver the most value to customers, suppliers and the business. You will have powerful capability to make strategic decisions based on market analysis and user experience to ultimately lead them to further growth and success. What You ll Be Doing: Collaborating across multiple teams covering developers, QA, data analysts, designers and relevant stakeholders throughout the business. Develop a deep understanding of customers, suppliers and the market, using quantitative and qualitative discovery to identify the high impact opportunities. Co-ordinate and engage with stakeholders running focus groups. Lead stakeholder sessions to scope out requirements, plan projects, report findings and impact of features. Detailed ticket scoping that articulates stakeholder problems to solve and defines the minimum acceptance criteria developers must deliver. Build and measure innovative solutions in the form of an outcome-driven product roadmap, generate learnings and continuously iterate. Balance the product roadmap to allow for developments that manage the business and those that grow the business . Prioritisation is essential in this role, to ensure your team remains focussed to keep the product roadmap on track. Work closely with the data team to access metrics for measuring success and performance of new features and products. Develop ROI templates for developments ensuring investment of development time is efficient and cost effective. Champion the product(s) and be responsible for communicating product launches both internally and externally. Keep a pulse on technological and industry trends and highlight how our client can proactively stay ahead of the market. What Skills Do You Need to Succeed: Strong strategic skills and solid product management experience building mobile apps, managing stakeholders and business requirements. Strong experience working in a mid or senior product management role. Experience of leading cross-functional teams in an outcome-driven way. Demonstrable experience in delivering products or features with significant impact. A user-centric attitude whether they are our suppliers, customers or internal users, you strive to create exceptional user experiences. You regularly seek feedback to validate and measure the success of products and/or releases. Keen to deliver at speed, learning quickly and then iterating making bold decisions along the way when necessary. Naturally collaborative, creative, curious along with strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Positive mindset to deal with ambiguity and quickly adapt to changes and new situations. Technical Skills Required: Familiarity with software development life cycle (SDLC) Knowledge of tools like GitLab, and CI/CD processes Proficiency with tools such as Excel and PowerBI Familiarity with basic statistical analysis and A/B testing methods Proficiency in wireframing and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma) Understanding of usability principles and basic design aesthetics Writing clear, concise user stories and acceptance criteria Triage and resolve product-related issues, address bugs with engineering, and communicate with stakeholders to manage expectations Experience with project management tools such as Jira and Confluence to track and manage delivery progress Strong foundation in software development, programming concepts and data structures Strong ability to collect, analyse, and interpret data for product decisions Experience in Agile methodologies like Scrum or Kanban Understanding of system design and software design patterns What s in it for you Grow with them You will be part of a growing and ambitious company! They want you to be happy and enjoy coming to work where you are surrounded by a supportive team. In the heart of Birmingham Our client is based in Birmingham city centre at Somerset House, only a 5-minute walk from Grand Central train station. In summer you can enjoy the rooftop terrace and views of the city! Socials and more! Social events and activities are held in the building once a month. They have quarterly company socials which in the past have been rooftop quiz nights, mini golf and a meal at Fazenda. Fitness and wellbeing Your wellbeing and health matters. In the building there is a gym and showers that you can use before, during or after work. If you like golf, you can enjoy practising on the golf simulator too. Time to relax Well-deserved time off- you will get 25 days off a year plus bank holidays. You will also get an additional day with every completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days per annum. Join them If you want to be part of a forward-thinking, sustainable company and you embrace positivity, our client would love to hear from you!
Job Title Senior Software Project Manager Location : St James Court, Bristol BS1 3LH Salary: £41,802 - £50,071 per year Job Type: Permanent, Full-time About the role: To collaborate colleagues within the Research and Analysis team, across this company and external partners with project management of software and modelling projects, helping to schedule work within and across projects. Aid in product development on this company's own software tools and on work we do for others, including understanding user needs. Provide analysis of possible directions to take work, in concert with this company's Development Team. Work on software-related business development, including supporting the Development Team in the production of bids with a software element. Duties and Responsibilities: An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to: Support the Modelling and Software Team in the planning and delivery of software products. Liaise with customers to understand user and stakeholder needs. Support the Modelling and Software Team & Development Team in business development of product roadmaps and strategy for existing and new software products. Support the Development Team in the pricing and production of bids involving software resource. Oversee a Quality Assurance function within the Modelling and Software Team in collaboration with this company's Analysts to ensure quality of outputs. Plan and prioritise your workload while contributing to the timely and high quality delivery of work. To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website. About you: Essential attributes for this role include: Several years of professional experience in software development or a related field. Proven track record of successfully managing software projects from planning to delivery, with experience using project management tools and techniques. Experience with software development life cycles, Agile methodologies, and project management techniques. Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively Experience working on business development projects, creating bids, pricing, and managing customer relationships. Excellent communication skills for working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to build strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and team members. Strong analytical abilities for understanding user needs, analysing data, and making informed decisions about project direction and resource allocation. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description. Benefits: You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays). This company offers a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more. We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Lead Software Project Manager, Senior IT Project Manager, Software Development Manager, Principal Project Manager, Senior Technical Project Manager, Senior Program Manager, and Software Engineering Project Lead may also be considered
Jan 16, 2025
Full time
Job Title Senior Software Project Manager Location : St James Court, Bristol BS1 3LH Salary: £41,802 - £50,071 per year Job Type: Permanent, Full-time About the role: To collaborate colleagues within the Research and Analysis team, across this company and external partners with project management of software and modelling projects, helping to schedule work within and across projects. Aid in product development on this company's own software tools and on work we do for others, including understanding user needs. Provide analysis of possible directions to take work, in concert with this company's Development Team. Work on software-related business development, including supporting the Development Team in the production of bids with a software element. Duties and Responsibilities: An applicant appointed to the role will be expected to: Support the Modelling and Software Team in the planning and delivery of software products. Liaise with customers to understand user and stakeholder needs. Support the Modelling and Software Team & Development Team in business development of product roadmaps and strategy for existing and new software products. Support the Development Team in the pricing and production of bids involving software resource. Oversee a Quality Assurance function within the Modelling and Software Team in collaboration with this company's Analysts to ensure quality of outputs. Plan and prioritise your workload while contributing to the timely and high quality delivery of work. To see a more detailed list of responsibilities please see the supporting documents attached. These documents are also available to download from our website. About you: Essential attributes for this role include: Several years of professional experience in software development or a related field. Proven track record of successfully managing software projects from planning to delivery, with experience using project management tools and techniques. Experience with software development life cycles, Agile methodologies, and project management techniques. Experience working on multiple projects simultaneously, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively Experience working on business development projects, creating bids, pricing, and managing customer relationships. Excellent communication skills for working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to build strong relationships with customers, colleagues, and team members. Strong analytical abilities for understanding user needs, analysing data, and making informed decisions about project direction and resource allocation. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Please note, the above is an overview of the skills required for this role. To see the full list of essential and desirable skills please see the attached job description. Benefits: You will be entitled to 25 days paid holiday (plus statutory holidays). This company offers a range of benefits including, subsidised bike purchase and Tech Scheme, Life Assurance, Health Cash plan, retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover and many more. We will pay fees and expenses on relevant training courses. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Lead Software Project Manager, Senior IT Project Manager, Software Development Manager, Principal Project Manager, Senior Technical Project Manager, Senior Program Manager, and Software Engineering Project Lead may also be considered
Senior Data Analyst (FCS103) Contract: Permanent, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility) Salary: £36,987 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: Manchester (The role will be based at the office base listed; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week) You will champion and be responsible for the delivery of products that enable colleagues at all levels to make decisions that are informed by data. In turn, this will provide clear evidence of impact made and value created both for the Arts Council and the wider arts and culture sector. You will analyse information across our investments, disciplines, geography and policy areas and provide interpretations of the data, trends and future requirements to stakeholders at all levels across the organisation. Acting as a partner you will lead and deliver end-to-end customer focused solutions to questions, issues and opportunities in support of operations, strategy development and future cases to government. Work may include solution design, advice giving and developing bespoke project delivery, survey analysis, visualisation development using PowerBI, data modelling and queries using SQL. You will build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and across all departments, from the Media and Information Management team, up to Executive Board level, ensuring a sound understanding of their needs. You will use your communication skills to scope and manage projects from initial response and brief development through to detailed analysis and delivery of results/recommendations ensuring the end user has full understanding of the decisions taken and impact generated. You will support the Insights department to embed a shift to visualised and automated outputs. You will provide data/information to meet legislative, statutory and management requirements as well as ad hoc data requested from external parties. You will build organisational capability through: Training and mentoring immediate team and wider department colleagues Delivering consistent analysis and interpretation standards along with efficient and effective working practices (including peer reviewing outputs) Identifying new analysis techniques and best practice Developing relationships with the wider analytical community (external) Acting as a coach to ensure appropriate level of skill across analytical outputs. Ensure they meet requirements, are fully understood and readily applied. Work with colleagues to ensure data is accurate and fit for purpose. Create/maintain best practice documentation to remove single point of failure. Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council. If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website here Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups. About us: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here . Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application guidance and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here . To view the job description please click here To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here Job ref: FCS103 Closing date: 09:00 am Monday 20 January 2025. 1 st Interviews: (Virtual MS Teams) Tuesday 04 and Thursday 06 February 2025. 2 nd Interviews: (virtual MS Teams) Thursday 13 February 2025. Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact
Jan 16, 2025
Full time
Senior Data Analyst (FCS103) Contract: Permanent, working 35 hours per week (Arts Council also recognises the benefit of flexible working as a valued part of the way we work, and welcome applications from individuals who require flexibility) Salary: £36,987 per annum plus benefits including a final salary pension scheme, generous annual leave, and flexible and hybrid working. Location: Manchester (The role will be based at the office base listed; however, we are operating a hybrid way of working and support our staff to make use of remote working options when combined with regular on-site contact days with other members of the team, normally 1-2 days a week) You will champion and be responsible for the delivery of products that enable colleagues at all levels to make decisions that are informed by data. In turn, this will provide clear evidence of impact made and value created both for the Arts Council and the wider arts and culture sector. You will analyse information across our investments, disciplines, geography and policy areas and provide interpretations of the data, trends and future requirements to stakeholders at all levels across the organisation. Acting as a partner you will lead and deliver end-to-end customer focused solutions to questions, issues and opportunities in support of operations, strategy development and future cases to government. Work may include solution design, advice giving and developing bespoke project delivery, survey analysis, visualisation development using PowerBI, data modelling and queries using SQL. You will build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels and across all departments, from the Media and Information Management team, up to Executive Board level, ensuring a sound understanding of their needs. You will use your communication skills to scope and manage projects from initial response and brief development through to detailed analysis and delivery of results/recommendations ensuring the end user has full understanding of the decisions taken and impact generated. You will support the Insights department to embed a shift to visualised and automated outputs. You will provide data/information to meet legislative, statutory and management requirements as well as ad hoc data requested from external parties. You will build organisational capability through: Training and mentoring immediate team and wider department colleagues Delivering consistent analysis and interpretation standards along with efficient and effective working practices (including peer reviewing outputs) Identifying new analysis techniques and best practice Developing relationships with the wider analytical community (external) Acting as a coach to ensure appropriate level of skill across analytical outputs. Ensure they meet requirements, are fully understood and readily applied. Work with colleagues to ensure data is accurate and fit for purpose. Create/maintain best practice documentation to remove single point of failure. Equality Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Arts Council are committed to being an inclusive employer, building an inclusive workplace, and recruiting a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve. However, you identify, and whatever background you bring with you, we welcome you to apply for a role at Arts Council. If there are any adjustments that would support you in your application, please do let us know when you apply. If you are disabled, Evenbreak are able to provide support with your application. For further information please visit their website here Disabled, D/deaf and/or neurodivergent people and those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds are underrepresented in our workforce so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups. About us: Arts Council offers a range of benefits to our employees including hybrid and flexible working, a generous annual leave allowance and the Arts Council Retirement Plan - a final salary scheme. To find out more, click here . Our Code of Ethics requires that employees of the Arts Council are not able to receive an Arts Council grant, investment or loan funding - either in person, as a member of a partnership, or for any organisation they own. There are also limitations on board or CEO positions employees can hold in organisations we fund. For more information on this, please talk to the recruiting manager or contact We believe our recruitment process should be inclusive and transparent. Find out what to expect with our application guidance and more about our commitment to diversity on our website here . To view the job description please click here To view the recruitment pack which outlines more details about working for Arts Council please click here Job ref: FCS103 Closing date: 09:00 am Monday 20 January 2025. 1 st Interviews: (Virtual MS Teams) Tuesday 04 and Thursday 06 February 2025. 2 nd Interviews: (virtual MS Teams) Thursday 13 February 2025. Please note: We do NOT accept CVs or cover letters as part of our recruitment process. If you require any documentation in an alternative format, please contact
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Sector: Retail and Wholesale Role: Senior Executive Contract Type: Variable Hours, Part Time About The Role The Analytics Team is spread right across the Partnership, using advanced analytics to help stakeholders solve problems and make better decisions. As a Senior Data and Insight Manager, you will lead a team allocated to a part of the business and be responsible for maximising value from your team in that area. You will achieve that through the application of your technical expertise, appropriate analytical techniques, effective stakeholder management, clear storytelling, recommendations, strict prioritisation and timely delivery of your own and your team's work. This is an expert hands-on role and you will be expected to be leading by example as the most senior person completely committed to your business area. We are looking for Partners who are enthusiastic about solving business problems, with curious and pragmatic mindsets. In addition, we are looking for analysts who not only have significant technical knowledge, but who also have the ability to apply those skills in a practical and time sensitive way with great communication. At a glance This is a hybrid working role, therefore your time will primarily be split between working from home and the London/ Head Office. However, there will also be an expectation to visit other locations as the need arises. Our Data and Insights team currently works from the office once a week to connect and on a more ad-hoc basis to attend key meetings, but again the frequency is dependent on the business needs. Otherwise, the expectation is that you engage with your stakeholders in the frequency and location that optimises the working relationship and engagement to successfully enable you to do your role most effectively. Contract type: Secondment till February 2026 Key Responsibilities You are expected to take charge of projects working seamlessly with stakeholders to improve business decision making using analytical techniques. You will be responsible for our deliverables within an assigned business area, managing stakeholders and team members within that area. Day-to-day, you will: Be the main point of contact for Analytics in your business area and becoming an extended part of that team. Proactively engage stakeholders, understand their strategy and identify near and long term value creation opportunities. Get buy in to prioritising the value maximising work and drive business impact with analytics. Communicate projects and recommendations, however complex they may be, clearly and concisely. Work effectively with other parts of CTTO to ensure solutions are sustained and not siloed e.g. DMO, R&I. Take ownership and be responsible for the deliverables in your area (e.g. delivered on time, right accuracy, methodologies, impact, influence). Promote a self-serve culture within your stakeholders' teams. Manage your team, their projects and personal development through empowerment and support. Be an active contributor to the wider DI&A team. Work effectively with 3rd party agencies as required. Ensure that all work complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and adhere to all Partnership risk management and data privacy and security policies. Advise and mentor others in the profession on the appropriate analytics techniques for any given problem, acting as the expert within the team. What you'll have (Essential Skills) Relevant qualification in a numerate discipline e.g. maths/stats/data science/science or similar. Extensive experience in an analytics team applying advanced techniques. Experience of managing analysts and building their capability. Experience of driving business value from analytics. Experience of influencing decision makers. What else you could bring (Desirable Skills) Experience of building positive relationships with senior stakeholders. Experience of working collaboratively with other related teams e.g. R&I, CTTO. Next Steps The application form consists of a CV upload, followed by application questions. Please save the application questions to a Google docs before entering on Workday. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, will include a virtual Interview. You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we recommend you apply as soon as possible. Benefits of the Partnership and the role Hybrid Working. Full - time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours). Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy. Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years' service, you'll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not. You'll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That's 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply). You'll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount. Simple cycle to work support scheme. About The Partnership We're the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We're not just employees, we're Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. We're ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose. As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we're free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it. Important points to note: It's important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting. If required, you'll find out more about vetting throughout the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants. We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
Jan 16, 2025
Full time
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Sector: Retail and Wholesale Role: Senior Executive Contract Type: Variable Hours, Part Time About The Role The Analytics Team is spread right across the Partnership, using advanced analytics to help stakeholders solve problems and make better decisions. As a Senior Data and Insight Manager, you will lead a team allocated to a part of the business and be responsible for maximising value from your team in that area. You will achieve that through the application of your technical expertise, appropriate analytical techniques, effective stakeholder management, clear storytelling, recommendations, strict prioritisation and timely delivery of your own and your team's work. This is an expert hands-on role and you will be expected to be leading by example as the most senior person completely committed to your business area. We are looking for Partners who are enthusiastic about solving business problems, with curious and pragmatic mindsets. In addition, we are looking for analysts who not only have significant technical knowledge, but who also have the ability to apply those skills in a practical and time sensitive way with great communication. At a glance This is a hybrid working role, therefore your time will primarily be split between working from home and the London/ Head Office. However, there will also be an expectation to visit other locations as the need arises. Our Data and Insights team currently works from the office once a week to connect and on a more ad-hoc basis to attend key meetings, but again the frequency is dependent on the business needs. Otherwise, the expectation is that you engage with your stakeholders in the frequency and location that optimises the working relationship and engagement to successfully enable you to do your role most effectively. Contract type: Secondment till February 2026 Key Responsibilities You are expected to take charge of projects working seamlessly with stakeholders to improve business decision making using analytical techniques. You will be responsible for our deliverables within an assigned business area, managing stakeholders and team members within that area. Day-to-day, you will: Be the main point of contact for Analytics in your business area and becoming an extended part of that team. Proactively engage stakeholders, understand their strategy and identify near and long term value creation opportunities. Get buy in to prioritising the value maximising work and drive business impact with analytics. Communicate projects and recommendations, however complex they may be, clearly and concisely. Work effectively with other parts of CTTO to ensure solutions are sustained and not siloed e.g. DMO, R&I. Take ownership and be responsible for the deliverables in your area (e.g. delivered on time, right accuracy, methodologies, impact, influence). Promote a self-serve culture within your stakeholders' teams. Manage your team, their projects and personal development through empowerment and support. Be an active contributor to the wider DI&A team. Work effectively with 3rd party agencies as required. Ensure that all work complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and adhere to all Partnership risk management and data privacy and security policies. Advise and mentor others in the profession on the appropriate analytics techniques for any given problem, acting as the expert within the team. What you'll have (Essential Skills) Relevant qualification in a numerate discipline e.g. maths/stats/data science/science or similar. Extensive experience in an analytics team applying advanced techniques. Experience of managing analysts and building their capability. Experience of driving business value from analytics. Experience of influencing decision makers. What else you could bring (Desirable Skills) Experience of building positive relationships with senior stakeholders. Experience of working collaboratively with other related teams e.g. R&I, CTTO. Next Steps The application form consists of a CV upload, followed by application questions. Please save the application questions to a Google docs before entering on Workday. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, will include a virtual Interview. You'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore we recommend you apply as soon as possible. Benefits of the Partnership and the role Hybrid Working. Full - time working holiday entitlement 25 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours). Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy. Defined Contribution pension scheme where your contributions will be matched by the Partnership (up to 8% of pay) and, after three years' service, you'll receive an additional Partnership contribution of 4% of pay, regardless of whether you pay in or not. You'll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That's 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply). You'll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount. Simple cycle to work support scheme. About The Partnership We're the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We're not just employees, we're Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there's never been a more exciting time to join us. We're ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food-lovers in Waitrose. As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect. We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we're free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective. As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it. Important points to note: It's important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre-employment vetting. If required, you'll find out more about vetting throughout the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. We also recommend that you apply as soon as possible as vacancies can close early if we see a high number of applicants. We want all of our Partners to have a good work-life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.
Shape the Future of the FT Rarely does an opportunity arise to shape and drive the product strategy for a fast-growing, iconic media brand. Delivering high-quality news to our global audience has never been more critical, and in this role, you will be key in shaping how the FT continues to grow and deliver on its mission. About the FT The Financial Times is one of the world's leading business news and information organisations, recognised globally for its authority, integrity, and accuracy. We have a well-established, growing B2B and B2C subscription business alongside an increasingly diverse set of products, with a global paying audience exceeding 2.8M and growing year on year. At the FT, curiosity thrives, and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Together, we help audiences stay better informed and deepen their understanding of the world around them. Our Product & Technology teams are integral to this success, driving us forward in an ever-evolving digital landscape. These teams deliver cutting-edge products to over one million digital subscribers daily, enabling our employees to do their jobs and our customers to enjoy highly engaging experiences of journalism. Collaboration with a 'products are partnerships' mindset is central to how we work, enabling alignment across departments and ensuring exceptional journalism. Supported by a diverse and dynamic group of product, tech, delivery, and data specialists, we build world-class tools that continue to drive our growth and success. With a supportive culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and endless opportunities for growth, there are no limits to where your FT career can take you. Build a newsworthy career at the FT. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups. About the Role We are looking for a Chief Product Officer with a proven track record of working alongside technology, data, editorial, and commercial departments. The successful candidate will excel at applying cross-departmental know-how and experience, with a bias for action and delivery. They will have the ability to determine how much product discovery is required and adapt approaches based on context using FT experience departments. Strong stakeholder engagement and management are critical, as is understanding the needs and perspectives of the editor and board members. As the leader of a sizeable team of product managers, UX and design practitioners, customer researchers, and business analysts, you will oversee product management across the Financial Times Ltd portfolio. This includes mobile apps, and FT Specialist products. Additionally, you will manage internal tools/products/capabilities such as our CMS, Editorial tools, Martech, CRM, and the underlying platforms. Your focus will be on ensuring the FT builds the right products and services to accelerate the growth of the Financial Times Group as well as our parent group, Nikkei. You will take mature products forward, build new products to drive growth, and recognise when to retire or close products that no longer align with our strategic objectives. This role reports to the Chief Product and Technology Officer and is part of a senior leadership team responsible for all Product and Technology at the FT, covering everything from laptops and WiFi through to cyber security, data, software and product development. It is a truly global role-you will have team members in London, in the UK, and Sofia in Bulgaria, and work with engineers in Manila in the Philippines. You will also work closely with our colleagues at our parent company, Nikkei. In this role, you will shape the FT's long-term success by ensuring the delivery of impactful products aligned with editorial and commercial business goals and strategies. Main Responsibilities Bring a creative and pragmatic approach to the work. We need to be inventive, adaptive, and pragmatic about how we achieve a big impact with lean teams. This will include resolving conflict, adaptable prioritisation, and recognising how and when decision-making authority may change. Act as a trusted partner to Editorial and Commercial teams, ensuring alignment of the product strategy to the overall editorial and company strategy, and building strong cross-departmental trust to deliver shared objectives and growth for the FT. Lead, develop, and inspire empowered teams of product, design, business analysts, and research professionals to ensure product solutions, throughout their full lifecycle, achieve business outcomes and improve the quality of user experience of the FT. Further embed and refine an operating model premised on a 'products are partnerships' principle, building collaboration and trust across multiple teams and departments, including cross-departmental decision-making to improve transparency and alignment. As an enterprise leader with an understanding of the news industry and whole business, you will bring a long-term perspective to investment decisions and product strategies. Communicate using a range of skills to tailor to audiences, including written/verbal, and the ability to explain technical and domain-specific information to a range of audiences. Continue to build a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture that welcomes everyone. This role involves travel-it is critical that our global teams are fully supported. We share travel responsibilities among the senior team to ensure we balance the requirement to spend time with team members and the importance we place on our home lives. You will have Skills and Expertise: Strong commercial acumen, with experience in building a subscription business, with expertise in both B2B and B2C subscription business models being advantageous. Familiarity with digital ads business models is advantageous. Demonstrable knowledge of balancing multi-revenue business models effectively. Advanced influencing and negotiation skills, with proven experience managing budgets and creating compelling business cases. Experience: Experience in digital ads business models is helpful, but vital is demonstrable knowledge of how to ensure a multi-revenue business model is successfully balanced. Proven experience managing niche products with lean, cross-functional teams across editorial, product, tech, and commercial disciplines. Ability to adopt a pragmatic approach to the development of smaller products. Solid understanding of tools required to support newsroom and commercial operations. Extensive experience using data to inform decision-making in high-growth environments. In-depth knowledge of the entire product lifecycle, from insights/analysis to roadmap development, UX/UI design, and delivery. A track record of leading high-performing, empowered teams in fast-paced, global environments. Success working with dispersed product and technology teams. What's in it for You? Our Benefits Our benefits vary by location, but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include: Generous annual leave Comprehensive medical cover Inclusive parental leave packages Subsidised gym memberships Opportunities to give back to the community Full details of our benefits are available here. We've embraced a hybrid working model that promotes flexibility, including remote work options. We will support specific flexibility requests for all roles where feasible. Accessibility We are a Disability Confident employer and a Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email , and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Jan 14, 2025
Full time
Shape the Future of the FT Rarely does an opportunity arise to shape and drive the product strategy for a fast-growing, iconic media brand. Delivering high-quality news to our global audience has never been more critical, and in this role, you will be key in shaping how the FT continues to grow and deliver on its mission. About the FT The Financial Times is one of the world's leading business news and information organisations, recognised globally for its authority, integrity, and accuracy. We have a well-established, growing B2B and B2C subscription business alongside an increasingly diverse set of products, with a global paying audience exceeding 2.8M and growing year on year. At the FT, curiosity thrives, and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Together, we help audiences stay better informed and deepen their understanding of the world around them. Our Product & Technology teams are integral to this success, driving us forward in an ever-evolving digital landscape. These teams deliver cutting-edge products to over one million digital subscribers daily, enabling our employees to do their jobs and our customers to enjoy highly engaging experiences of journalism. Collaboration with a 'products are partnerships' mindset is central to how we work, enabling alignment across departments and ensuring exceptional journalism. Supported by a diverse and dynamic group of product, tech, delivery, and data specialists, we build world-class tools that continue to drive our growth and success. With a supportive culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and endless opportunities for growth, there are no limits to where your FT career can take you. Build a newsworthy career at the FT. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups. About the Role We are looking for a Chief Product Officer with a proven track record of working alongside technology, data, editorial, and commercial departments. The successful candidate will excel at applying cross-departmental know-how and experience, with a bias for action and delivery. They will have the ability to determine how much product discovery is required and adapt approaches based on context using FT experience departments. Strong stakeholder engagement and management are critical, as is understanding the needs and perspectives of the editor and board members. As the leader of a sizeable team of product managers, UX and design practitioners, customer researchers, and business analysts, you will oversee product management across the Financial Times Ltd portfolio. This includes mobile apps, and FT Specialist products. Additionally, you will manage internal tools/products/capabilities such as our CMS, Editorial tools, Martech, CRM, and the underlying platforms. Your focus will be on ensuring the FT builds the right products and services to accelerate the growth of the Financial Times Group as well as our parent group, Nikkei. You will take mature products forward, build new products to drive growth, and recognise when to retire or close products that no longer align with our strategic objectives. This role reports to the Chief Product and Technology Officer and is part of a senior leadership team responsible for all Product and Technology at the FT, covering everything from laptops and WiFi through to cyber security, data, software and product development. It is a truly global role-you will have team members in London, in the UK, and Sofia in Bulgaria, and work with engineers in Manila in the Philippines. You will also work closely with our colleagues at our parent company, Nikkei. In this role, you will shape the FT's long-term success by ensuring the delivery of impactful products aligned with editorial and commercial business goals and strategies. Main Responsibilities Bring a creative and pragmatic approach to the work. We need to be inventive, adaptive, and pragmatic about how we achieve a big impact with lean teams. This will include resolving conflict, adaptable prioritisation, and recognising how and when decision-making authority may change. Act as a trusted partner to Editorial and Commercial teams, ensuring alignment of the product strategy to the overall editorial and company strategy, and building strong cross-departmental trust to deliver shared objectives and growth for the FT. Lead, develop, and inspire empowered teams of product, design, business analysts, and research professionals to ensure product solutions, throughout their full lifecycle, achieve business outcomes and improve the quality of user experience of the FT. Further embed and refine an operating model premised on a 'products are partnerships' principle, building collaboration and trust across multiple teams and departments, including cross-departmental decision-making to improve transparency and alignment. As an enterprise leader with an understanding of the news industry and whole business, you will bring a long-term perspective to investment decisions and product strategies. Communicate using a range of skills to tailor to audiences, including written/verbal, and the ability to explain technical and domain-specific information to a range of audiences. Continue to build a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture that welcomes everyone. This role involves travel-it is critical that our global teams are fully supported. We share travel responsibilities among the senior team to ensure we balance the requirement to spend time with team members and the importance we place on our home lives. You will have Skills and Expertise: Strong commercial acumen, with experience in building a subscription business, with expertise in both B2B and B2C subscription business models being advantageous. Familiarity with digital ads business models is advantageous. Demonstrable knowledge of balancing multi-revenue business models effectively. Advanced influencing and negotiation skills, with proven experience managing budgets and creating compelling business cases. Experience: Experience in digital ads business models is helpful, but vital is demonstrable knowledge of how to ensure a multi-revenue business model is successfully balanced. Proven experience managing niche products with lean, cross-functional teams across editorial, product, tech, and commercial disciplines. Ability to adopt a pragmatic approach to the development of smaller products. Solid understanding of tools required to support newsroom and commercial operations. Extensive experience using data to inform decision-making in high-growth environments. In-depth knowledge of the entire product lifecycle, from insights/analysis to roadmap development, UX/UI design, and delivery. A track record of leading high-performing, empowered teams in fast-paced, global environments. Success working with dispersed product and technology teams. What's in it for You? Our Benefits Our benefits vary by location, but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include: Generous annual leave Comprehensive medical cover Inclusive parental leave packages Subsidised gym memberships Opportunities to give back to the community Full details of our benefits are available here. We've embraced a hybrid working model that promotes flexibility, including remote work options. We will support specific flexibility requests for all roles where feasible. Accessibility We are a Disability Confident employer and a Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email , and a member of our team will be happy to help.
IDEX Consulting is looking for nearly or qualified Pensions Actuary Manager to join our clients new team. You will be responsible for building a technical function across actuarial and investments as well as liaising with fund managers and supporting trustee directors. Looking for candidates with a strong understanding of the UK pensions market and a desire to broaden knowledge beyond traditional actuarial roles, particularly in investment-related areas. A competitive total rewards package is on offer, providing you with full support in development and a work-life balance. This role will give you the opportunity to work with all the specialist teams and become an expert. Key Requirements Work directly with clients to provide investment and actuarial support, assist in the production of reviews, and deliver tailored solutions. Contribute to the creation, maintenance, and improvement of technology platforms designed to enhance client engagement and decision-making processes. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to offer insights and recommendations on investment strategies, with a strong focus on transparency and effectiveness. Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including consultants, fund managers, and senior management, to ensure comprehensive support and alignment of client solutions. Stay abreast of developments in the UK pensions market and broader financial landscapes to inform and enhance client advice. Demonstrate a keen interest in exploring new topics, understanding complex issues, and developing innovative solutions in consultation with clients. Desirable A desire to understand and learn coding languages such as Python and SQL. While existing knowledge is beneficial, a strong ambition to develop these skills is highly desirable. Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Excel, with the ability to leverage these tools for data analysis and reporting. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strong attention to detail and support the development of asset liability models. Focuses on results through drive, raising the standards and ability to execute. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders. Highly motivated and self-directed with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently. A natural curiosity and a proactive approach to learning new topics and investigating unknown areas to deliver client-focused solutions. If you're ready to take that next step in your career or you simply want to know more, please contact Rehana by emailing or call on .
Jan 14, 2025
Full time
IDEX Consulting is looking for nearly or qualified Pensions Actuary Manager to join our clients new team. You will be responsible for building a technical function across actuarial and investments as well as liaising with fund managers and supporting trustee directors. Looking for candidates with a strong understanding of the UK pensions market and a desire to broaden knowledge beyond traditional actuarial roles, particularly in investment-related areas. A competitive total rewards package is on offer, providing you with full support in development and a work-life balance. This role will give you the opportunity to work with all the specialist teams and become an expert. Key Requirements Work directly with clients to provide investment and actuarial support, assist in the production of reviews, and deliver tailored solutions. Contribute to the creation, maintenance, and improvement of technology platforms designed to enhance client engagement and decision-making processes. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to offer insights and recommendations on investment strategies, with a strong focus on transparency and effectiveness. Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including consultants, fund managers, and senior management, to ensure comprehensive support and alignment of client solutions. Stay abreast of developments in the UK pensions market and broader financial landscapes to inform and enhance client advice. Demonstrate a keen interest in exploring new topics, understanding complex issues, and developing innovative solutions in consultation with clients. Desirable A desire to understand and learn coding languages such as Python and SQL. While existing knowledge is beneficial, a strong ambition to develop these skills is highly desirable. Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications, particularly Excel, with the ability to leverage these tools for data analysis and reporting. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strong attention to detail and support the development of asset liability models. Focuses on results through drive, raising the standards and ability to execute. Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders. Highly motivated and self-directed with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently. A natural curiosity and a proactive approach to learning new topics and investigating unknown areas to deliver client-focused solutions. If you're ready to take that next step in your career or you simply want to know more, please contact Rehana by emailing or call on .
Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Senior Product Manager on a 3-6 months contract initially with a possibility of further extension. Must be evidenced on cv's to be considered for an interview: Extensive experience working in agile product teams Product management experience at a senior level within a product team Worked on complex, fast-paced programmes with defined outputs and timelines Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management Can quickly and confidently make product management decisions and communicate them well within the team "Can do" attitude and problem solver Desirable: Experience working on AI technology Local government or central government experience Further Information: Working the Report It product line in a dedicated product team Line managed by Lead Product Manager Hybrid working - at least one day a week in City Hall office We need a Senior Product Manager to join us to help deliver our ambitious roadmap, as we roll out more reporting features (e.g. noise, vehicles, streets, bicycles), working closely with services across the council to integrate the product with existing internal processes. You'll be collaborating with other product managers working across our three product teams in the Report It product line, as well as others in your multi-disciplinary team including delivery managers, software developers, data analysts, researchers, designers etc. If this sounds good to you, please apply for further information or call us directly.
Jan 14, 2025
Full time
Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Senior Product Manager on a 3-6 months contract initially with a possibility of further extension. Must be evidenced on cv's to be considered for an interview: Extensive experience working in agile product teams Product management experience at a senior level within a product team Worked on complex, fast-paced programmes with defined outputs and timelines Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management Can quickly and confidently make product management decisions and communicate them well within the team "Can do" attitude and problem solver Desirable: Experience working on AI technology Local government or central government experience Further Information: Working the Report It product line in a dedicated product team Line managed by Lead Product Manager Hybrid working - at least one day a week in City Hall office We need a Senior Product Manager to join us to help deliver our ambitious roadmap, as we roll out more reporting features (e.g. noise, vehicles, streets, bicycles), working closely with services across the council to integrate the product with existing internal processes. You'll be collaborating with other product managers working across our three product teams in the Report It product line, as well as others in your multi-disciplinary team including delivery managers, software developers, data analysts, researchers, designers etc. If this sounds good to you, please apply for further information or call us directly.
Our Story Hello there. We're Zopa. We started our journey back in 2005, building the first ever peer-to-peer lending company. Fast forward to 2020 and we launched Zopa Bank. A bank that listens to what our customers don't like about finance and does the opposite. We're redefining what it feels like to work in finance. Our vision for a new era of banking puts people front and centre - we've built a business that empowers everyone to aim high, every day, to move finance forward. Find out more about our fantastic offerings at ! We're incredibly proud of our achievements and none of it would be possible without the amazing team here. It's not just industry awards we're winning, we've also been named in the top three UK's Most Loved Workplaces. If you embrace unconventional challenges, are unafraid to think differently and are driven to make an outsized impact, you'll thrive here at Zopa, so join us, and make it count. Want to see us in action? Follow us on We are looking for a commercially focussed Product Director to join our Loans and Motor Finance tribe looking after the product P&Ls and the long term growth agenda. The role will balance the need to manage near term financial outcomes (leveraging our analytics teams to alter pricing/credit policy) with the need to invest for future growth through a series of larger product-based bets. We launched our loan proposition nearly 20 years ago, starting as the UK's first peer to peer lender before turbo charging our growth in 2020 as we transitioned into a bank. Our motor finance product is more recent, starting out in 2017 before growing significantly from 2020. We are currently the largest open market loan provider as well as a rising star in the motor finance world. We are always looking to challenge ourselves on how we can continue growing and putting our world class product in the hands of more customers. This is a high ownership role with significant visibility. It involves setting the long term direction for our two largest lending products, working with product managers, analysts and our partnerships team to deliver our vision. You will also own the commercial management of both products where you will be working with the lending analytics team to recommend pricing/strategic decisions to the senior management team. You will need to collaborate to get to the right answer, drawing on our best-in-class analytics customer insights and industry context to make sure the roadmap is always the best that it can be. Despite having a great team around you, you will need to be happy and able to get your hands dirty as there are always opportunities that we could be looking at. This may involve building simple financial forecasts, validating commercial viability, facilitating/taking part in ideation sessions, collaborating with the wider business in improving the conduct or operational risk of the product or supporting the launch of a large new project. You will be influential in setting the long-term direction for 5 tech teams (30-40 engineers), multiple analytical teams ( 10 analysts) and work closely with the product management team to deliver the change you need to grow our products. You will need to be able to inspire these teams to deliver at their very best. This will require diverse leadership skills that can empathise with a variety of viewpoints and draw the best out of the individuals. This is an opportunity that can give a lot of scope to supercharge your career within a fast-scaling FinTech that is looking to IPO soon. If this challenge excites you, we'd love to hear from you! A day in the life Own and manage the commercial outcomes for Zopa's most profitable products. Collaborate across product, analytics, tech and design to make sure that our teams have compelling roadmaps that will deliver both short and long-term goals. Work alongside our partnerships team to build lasting relationships with our brand partners. Implement processes/frameworks to monitor and drive insight on our loan products to understand how different aspects are performing. Influence teams outside of loans to understand wider context and make sure that we capitalise on opportunities to solve the same issue or drive the same benefit across multiple areas with one change. You will also need to drive cross-tribe prioritisation and stakeholder management given how our systems fit together. Stay up to date with industry and wider market trends that may inform our strategy. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, industry bodies, partners and other market participants. About you As an experienced leader, you are enthusiastic about the journey we're on. You aim to make a significant impact, showcasing the products you've built and their successes. Even if you haven't developed a product from scratch, you can highlight the metrics you've significantly improved for previous products. Your analytical skills are highly developed, enabling you to balance commercial considerations with risk management effectively. You're eager to collaborate as part of a cross-functional team to achieve your shared goal. You consider engineers, designers, analysts, and other key stakeholders as your essential teammates. Your passion for data is evident - you understand that informed decisions stem from insights, whether from our data warehouse, research, or other sources. You excel at synthesising this information to create compelling commercial business cases. You are outcomes-focused, with a bias for action that ensures continuous testing and learning towards our goals. Perfection is not your priority; progress is. You have strong experience managing the P&L (profit and loss) of a product, area or feature, carefully balancing both long and short-term outcomes. Delivering high-quality work at pace is second nature to you. You thrive in fast-paced environments and your ability to manage a diverse range of stakeholders is exceptional, fostering collaboration and alignment across the board. Flexible working? Yes please! At Zopa we value flexible ways of working. We understand the benefits of face-to-face collaboration and the importance of a good work-life balance. Our teams work in a hybrid manner, from our vibrant UK offices and the comfort of their own homes, at a frequency that suits the team and the work they do. Not only that - you'll also have the option of working from abroad for up to 120 days a year! But no matter where you are, we'll make sure you've got everything you need to thrive, both in your work and home life, from day one. Subject to having the right to work in the country of choice Diversity Statement Zopa is proud to offer a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to better products for our customers and a unique company culture for our people. We are made up of nearly 50 nationalities, have a DE&I forum made up of Zopians wanting to make a difference and we are proud of our culture where everyone can bring their full self to work. Our approach to DE&I is reflected in our hiring process so please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Jan 14, 2025
Full time
Our Story Hello there. We're Zopa. We started our journey back in 2005, building the first ever peer-to-peer lending company. Fast forward to 2020 and we launched Zopa Bank. A bank that listens to what our customers don't like about finance and does the opposite. We're redefining what it feels like to work in finance. Our vision for a new era of banking puts people front and centre - we've built a business that empowers everyone to aim high, every day, to move finance forward. Find out more about our fantastic offerings at ! We're incredibly proud of our achievements and none of it would be possible without the amazing team here. It's not just industry awards we're winning, we've also been named in the top three UK's Most Loved Workplaces. If you embrace unconventional challenges, are unafraid to think differently and are driven to make an outsized impact, you'll thrive here at Zopa, so join us, and make it count. Want to see us in action? Follow us on We are looking for a commercially focussed Product Director to join our Loans and Motor Finance tribe looking after the product P&Ls and the long term growth agenda. The role will balance the need to manage near term financial outcomes (leveraging our analytics teams to alter pricing/credit policy) with the need to invest for future growth through a series of larger product-based bets. We launched our loan proposition nearly 20 years ago, starting as the UK's first peer to peer lender before turbo charging our growth in 2020 as we transitioned into a bank. Our motor finance product is more recent, starting out in 2017 before growing significantly from 2020. We are currently the largest open market loan provider as well as a rising star in the motor finance world. We are always looking to challenge ourselves on how we can continue growing and putting our world class product in the hands of more customers. This is a high ownership role with significant visibility. It involves setting the long term direction for our two largest lending products, working with product managers, analysts and our partnerships team to deliver our vision. You will also own the commercial management of both products where you will be working with the lending analytics team to recommend pricing/strategic decisions to the senior management team. You will need to collaborate to get to the right answer, drawing on our best-in-class analytics customer insights and industry context to make sure the roadmap is always the best that it can be. Despite having a great team around you, you will need to be happy and able to get your hands dirty as there are always opportunities that we could be looking at. This may involve building simple financial forecasts, validating commercial viability, facilitating/taking part in ideation sessions, collaborating with the wider business in improving the conduct or operational risk of the product or supporting the launch of a large new project. You will be influential in setting the long-term direction for 5 tech teams (30-40 engineers), multiple analytical teams ( 10 analysts) and work closely with the product management team to deliver the change you need to grow our products. You will need to be able to inspire these teams to deliver at their very best. This will require diverse leadership skills that can empathise with a variety of viewpoints and draw the best out of the individuals. This is an opportunity that can give a lot of scope to supercharge your career within a fast-scaling FinTech that is looking to IPO soon. If this challenge excites you, we'd love to hear from you! A day in the life Own and manage the commercial outcomes for Zopa's most profitable products. Collaborate across product, analytics, tech and design to make sure that our teams have compelling roadmaps that will deliver both short and long-term goals. Work alongside our partnerships team to build lasting relationships with our brand partners. Implement processes/frameworks to monitor and drive insight on our loan products to understand how different aspects are performing. Influence teams outside of loans to understand wider context and make sure that we capitalise on opportunities to solve the same issue or drive the same benefit across multiple areas with one change. You will also need to drive cross-tribe prioritisation and stakeholder management given how our systems fit together. Stay up to date with industry and wider market trends that may inform our strategy. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, industry bodies, partners and other market participants. About you As an experienced leader, you are enthusiastic about the journey we're on. You aim to make a significant impact, showcasing the products you've built and their successes. Even if you haven't developed a product from scratch, you can highlight the metrics you've significantly improved for previous products. Your analytical skills are highly developed, enabling you to balance commercial considerations with risk management effectively. You're eager to collaborate as part of a cross-functional team to achieve your shared goal. You consider engineers, designers, analysts, and other key stakeholders as your essential teammates. Your passion for data is evident - you understand that informed decisions stem from insights, whether from our data warehouse, research, or other sources. You excel at synthesising this information to create compelling commercial business cases. You are outcomes-focused, with a bias for action that ensures continuous testing and learning towards our goals. Perfection is not your priority; progress is. You have strong experience managing the P&L (profit and loss) of a product, area or feature, carefully balancing both long and short-term outcomes. Delivering high-quality work at pace is second nature to you. You thrive in fast-paced environments and your ability to manage a diverse range of stakeholders is exceptional, fostering collaboration and alignment across the board. Flexible working? Yes please! At Zopa we value flexible ways of working. We understand the benefits of face-to-face collaboration and the importance of a good work-life balance. Our teams work in a hybrid manner, from our vibrant UK offices and the comfort of their own homes, at a frequency that suits the team and the work they do. Not only that - you'll also have the option of working from abroad for up to 120 days a year! But no matter where you are, we'll make sure you've got everything you need to thrive, both in your work and home life, from day one. Subject to having the right to work in the country of choice Diversity Statement Zopa is proud to offer a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to better products for our customers and a unique company culture for our people. We are made up of nearly 50 nationalities, have a DE&I forum made up of Zopians wanting to make a difference and we are proud of our culture where everyone can bring their full self to work. Our approach to DE&I is reflected in our hiring process so please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Job Introduction The BBC is recruiting for two Senior Strategy Managers to join the BBC's Group Strategy & Performance division, one on a permanent contract and one for a 12-month fixed term. The roles will sit in the Business Strategy team. These are hybrid working roles, the post holders will be required to come into the London office for three days per week. About the BBC's Strategy & Performance division The BBC's Strategy & Performance team helps the BBC define its future and develop a plan for getting there. It acts as an independent advisor to the leadership of the BBC, enabling senior leaders to develop creative and practical ideas for how the BBC and its services should evolve. The team is made up of managers, senior managers, heads and directors, with the Group Director sitting on the BBC's Executive Committee. In spring 2025 the team will be merging with the BBC's Transformation Office, to form a new division led by a Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer. The Strategy & Performance team sits at the heart of decision-making which influences the BBC's long-term future. We are a creative, innovative team drawing on data, insight and information to help advise BBC leadership on how the BBC's content and services should evolve. We help the organisation to evaluate trade-offs and choices where the answer isn't highly obvious. Main Responsibilities Senior Strategy Managers at the BBC can be expected to: Be accountable for the performance and delivery of specific project work, with autonomy to deliver the work with minimum supervision and when required with the support from Strategy Managers, Analysts and others. Facilitate or manage ad-hoc project teams of senior stakeholders, ensuring that such teams consider strategic issues. Influence strategic and policy decision making at a senior level including as appropriate the development of new services. Provide in-depth research and analysis, from internal and external sources where appropriate, of financial, output, audience, scheduling, competitor, regulatory and operational considerations. Use qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques. Keep up to date with developments in broadcast media and related sectors. Develop strategies capable of managing the threats and opportunities that such developments represent. Present the analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders, verbally or in writing, as required. To ensure that such presentations are effective and persuasive through the use of a variety of techniques, for example, by using computer graphics to represent the findings of research. Provide strategic support to senior management of sufficient sophistication to enable the BBC to maximise value for money for the benefit of the licence fee payer. Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Division and across pan-BBC teams, building effective working relationships to produce joint recommendations with colleagues on policies, strategic issues and new initiatives. Are you the right candidate? You will have a good understanding of the streaming and digital media industries, and sensitivity to the aims of the BBC and its unique obligations as a public service broadcaster. With substantial and proven experience of strategy development within a large organisation or consultancy environment, including leading and delivering major strategy projects, you will be able to: Advise senior leaders on strategic issues and liaise with a wide range of senior stakeholders, building confidence and influencing decision-making; Identify potential strategic opportunities or challenges; Anticipate the challenges and opportunities that arise from consumer, market and technology changes and translate these into coherent strategy; Display political instincts, insights and judgement. You will have substantial experience of data analysis including performance, financial and statistical data, with a good knowledge of relevant tools and methodologies; sound computer aptitude, particularly with spreadsheet packages and presentation packages; and strong report writing and editing skills. Able to write structured, insight-driven and persuasive documents. Package Description Band: E Contract type: 1 x Permanent role and 1 x Twelve month fixed-term contract (these are staff roles not contractor engagements) Location: Office base is London. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working Salary: £60,000 to £70,000pa plus London Weighting (£5,319pa), depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym. You can find out more about working at the BBC by selecting this link to our candidate pack. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process please contact the . For any general queries, please contact: . About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here.
Jan 14, 2025
Full time
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Job Introduction The BBC is recruiting for two Senior Strategy Managers to join the BBC's Group Strategy & Performance division, one on a permanent contract and one for a 12-month fixed term. The roles will sit in the Business Strategy team. These are hybrid working roles, the post holders will be required to come into the London office for three days per week. About the BBC's Strategy & Performance division The BBC's Strategy & Performance team helps the BBC define its future and develop a plan for getting there. It acts as an independent advisor to the leadership of the BBC, enabling senior leaders to develop creative and practical ideas for how the BBC and its services should evolve. The team is made up of managers, senior managers, heads and directors, with the Group Director sitting on the BBC's Executive Committee. In spring 2025 the team will be merging with the BBC's Transformation Office, to form a new division led by a Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer. The Strategy & Performance team sits at the heart of decision-making which influences the BBC's long-term future. We are a creative, innovative team drawing on data, insight and information to help advise BBC leadership on how the BBC's content and services should evolve. We help the organisation to evaluate trade-offs and choices where the answer isn't highly obvious. Main Responsibilities Senior Strategy Managers at the BBC can be expected to: Be accountable for the performance and delivery of specific project work, with autonomy to deliver the work with minimum supervision and when required with the support from Strategy Managers, Analysts and others. Facilitate or manage ad-hoc project teams of senior stakeholders, ensuring that such teams consider strategic issues. Influence strategic and policy decision making at a senior level including as appropriate the development of new services. Provide in-depth research and analysis, from internal and external sources where appropriate, of financial, output, audience, scheduling, competitor, regulatory and operational considerations. Use qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques. Keep up to date with developments in broadcast media and related sectors. Develop strategies capable of managing the threats and opportunities that such developments represent. Present the analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders, verbally or in writing, as required. To ensure that such presentations are effective and persuasive through the use of a variety of techniques, for example, by using computer graphics to represent the findings of research. Provide strategic support to senior management of sufficient sophistication to enable the BBC to maximise value for money for the benefit of the licence fee payer. Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Division and across pan-BBC teams, building effective working relationships to produce joint recommendations with colleagues on policies, strategic issues and new initiatives. Are you the right candidate? You will have a good understanding of the streaming and digital media industries, and sensitivity to the aims of the BBC and its unique obligations as a public service broadcaster. With substantial and proven experience of strategy development within a large organisation or consultancy environment, including leading and delivering major strategy projects, you will be able to: Advise senior leaders on strategic issues and liaise with a wide range of senior stakeholders, building confidence and influencing decision-making; Identify potential strategic opportunities or challenges; Anticipate the challenges and opportunities that arise from consumer, market and technology changes and translate these into coherent strategy; Display political instincts, insights and judgement. You will have substantial experience of data analysis including performance, financial and statistical data, with a good knowledge of relevant tools and methodologies; sound computer aptitude, particularly with spreadsheet packages and presentation packages; and strong report writing and editing skills. Able to write structured, insight-driven and persuasive documents. Package Description Band: E Contract type: 1 x Permanent role and 1 x Twelve month fixed-term contract (these are staff roles not contractor engagements) Location: Office base is London. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working Salary: £60,000 to £70,000pa plus London Weighting (£5,319pa), depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym. You can find out more about working at the BBC by selecting this link to our candidate pack. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process please contact the . For any general queries, please contact: . About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here.
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Sector: Finance and Accounts Role: Director Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Is this the role for you? This position is responsible for the financial management and business development of the Consumer Products business, specifically by partnering and supporting the CP Sales teams and focusing on revenue forecast and analysis. This will include the development and ongoing enhancement of financial forecasting, planning, budgeting and long-range planning processes. It will also include responsibility for monthly and quarter-end reporting and variance analysis as well as business analytics & financial trending to support optimal deal processes and global licensing strategies. The Finance Director will work closely with the wider CP Finance Team across locations around the world. The Director provides strategic and analytical guidance for the CP Commercialization team to drive revenue and OI growth. They will be responsible for enhancing the contribution and partnership of the finance function with the CP division, specifically UK, Australia, Israel markets, Toys, Publishing, CPG categories, and Franchise/Portfolio Management (e.g. Pre-school) with the support and management of a Finance Manager. This role will report directly to the Sr. Director of Global CP Finance and work with a disparate partner group to improve analytical tools and enhance operational visibility of risks and opportunities and awareness of strengths and weaknesses in the business to support overall business performance. What will you be doing? This role requires a strategic-minded financial leader: Bringing a collaborative and entrepreneurial hands-on approach to CP Finance. Developing, fostering and building open communication and productive relationships with leadership, sales and finance. Strategic partnership approach by using financial models to enhance business deal terms. Analyze business performance, including licensing royalty revenue from various perspectives and dimensions such as brands and franchises, product categories, licensees, consumer demographics, distribution channels, and business models. Formulate cohesive global annual 5-Year Plan, annual budget, and quarterly licensee forecast, working closely with the broader Finance, CP Business, Strategy and Insights teams. Dive deeply into financial data, predict future financial trends, and proactively provide insights and financial advice to senior management. Designing, communicating and carrying out policies & procedures. Promoting a strong sense of urgency and appropriate level of support for deliverables. Working in collaboration with the systems and operations teams to develop and enhance analytical tools and processes. Support the Global VP in establishing and implementing Finance processes and a premier class Finance organization. Financial Management & Oversight: Ensure licensee projections are complete and accurate. Liaise with Sales, Operations and central Finance teams to ensure maximum revenue is recognized. Evaluate financial performance against desired outcomes. Track risks and opportunities. Inform, review and communicate allocations and monthly actuals. Liaise with Global Finance teams. Planning: Perform and prepare annual budgeting and quarterly estimates in conjunction with Sales and external partners to support the Sales teams. Create monthly outlooks, quarterly estimates, and "real time" financial forecasts. Prepare and present Long Range Strategic, Financial Plans and detailed budgets. Operational Support: Partner with sales teams to provide detailed revenue and deal reporting and analysis to support business decision making on all aspects of licensing and optimize deals. Perform/present variance analysis and budget resolution (ad hoc, marketing, ROI). Creation, and ongoing enhancement, of all planning and analytical presentation decks for management purposes. What are we looking for? Further education qualification in Finance or similar is required. Senior level finance experience. CP industry experience is a plus. Strong self-motivated team player. Able to think creatively and take action. Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Relation and communication at all levels (Analyst to VP). Demonstrates Executive Presence. Delivers Business Results. Detail Oriented. Mobilizes the Organization. Challenges the Status Quo. Champions Creativity and Innovation. Ability to explain both the "big picture" and detailed views of financial management. Coaches/teaches others on key financial and/or accounting concepts. Client facing and sought out by others to answer questions as a problem solver. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, across all areas of the business. Ability to solve problems and be inquisitive. Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Reviews and analyses financial indicators and reports areas of concern. Performs operational, and/or financial statement analyses. Unleash your potential in a place you belong! At Paramount in London, we have an iconic portfolio of brands, like Paramount, MTV, Nickelodeon, Channel 5, Comedy Central and many more, reaching more than 3.8 billion subscribers in 180+ countries and territories. We offer an inclusive environment where you can really be yourself and find your niche. You'll get to work alongside streaming platforms you can be proud of, with content that touches millions of lives. Plus, you can learn about the things we're doing to make the industry more sustainable, and enjoy lots of perks: A monthly streaming fund. All the health and financial benefits you'd expect, and some you wouldn't. Flexibility to own the way you work. Mental health activities and support. All manner of BBQs, socials and events. Our values are intertwined and work together to drive the business outcomes we seek. We believe these will power our company forward: Optimism & Determination We share a positive belief that we can navigate and thrive in the landscape ahead. Inclusivity & Collaboration We embrace new and diverse voices, act with care and work together to capture opportunities and manage through challenges. Agility & Adaptability We think entrepreneurially, are resilient in change and move quickly to anticipate and create what's next. At Paramount, we value and celebrate difference. We want to ensure that we fully represent the make-up of UK society in our workforce as well as bringing diverse perspectives to our business. We want to make sure Diversity and Inclusion are not just buzz words; we truly want to foster an authentic inclusive environment, where all employees feel that they can bring their whole selves to work. We take responsibility of being a Disability Confident Employer seriously and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria of the role applied for. If you require any support or assistance during the interview process, please let your recruiter know or email and we will be happy to help.
Jan 14, 2025
Full time
You will need to login before you can apply for a job. Sector: Finance and Accounts Role: Director Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Is this the role for you? This position is responsible for the financial management and business development of the Consumer Products business, specifically by partnering and supporting the CP Sales teams and focusing on revenue forecast and analysis. This will include the development and ongoing enhancement of financial forecasting, planning, budgeting and long-range planning processes. It will also include responsibility for monthly and quarter-end reporting and variance analysis as well as business analytics & financial trending to support optimal deal processes and global licensing strategies. The Finance Director will work closely with the wider CP Finance Team across locations around the world. The Director provides strategic and analytical guidance for the CP Commercialization team to drive revenue and OI growth. They will be responsible for enhancing the contribution and partnership of the finance function with the CP division, specifically UK, Australia, Israel markets, Toys, Publishing, CPG categories, and Franchise/Portfolio Management (e.g. Pre-school) with the support and management of a Finance Manager. This role will report directly to the Sr. Director of Global CP Finance and work with a disparate partner group to improve analytical tools and enhance operational visibility of risks and opportunities and awareness of strengths and weaknesses in the business to support overall business performance. What will you be doing? This role requires a strategic-minded financial leader: Bringing a collaborative and entrepreneurial hands-on approach to CP Finance. Developing, fostering and building open communication and productive relationships with leadership, sales and finance. Strategic partnership approach by using financial models to enhance business deal terms. Analyze business performance, including licensing royalty revenue from various perspectives and dimensions such as brands and franchises, product categories, licensees, consumer demographics, distribution channels, and business models. Formulate cohesive global annual 5-Year Plan, annual budget, and quarterly licensee forecast, working closely with the broader Finance, CP Business, Strategy and Insights teams. Dive deeply into financial data, predict future financial trends, and proactively provide insights and financial advice to senior management. Designing, communicating and carrying out policies & procedures. Promoting a strong sense of urgency and appropriate level of support for deliverables. Working in collaboration with the systems and operations teams to develop and enhance analytical tools and processes. Support the Global VP in establishing and implementing Finance processes and a premier class Finance organization. Financial Management & Oversight: Ensure licensee projections are complete and accurate. Liaise with Sales, Operations and central Finance teams to ensure maximum revenue is recognized. Evaluate financial performance against desired outcomes. Track risks and opportunities. Inform, review and communicate allocations and monthly actuals. Liaise with Global Finance teams. Planning: Perform and prepare annual budgeting and quarterly estimates in conjunction with Sales and external partners to support the Sales teams. Create monthly outlooks, quarterly estimates, and "real time" financial forecasts. Prepare and present Long Range Strategic, Financial Plans and detailed budgets. Operational Support: Partner with sales teams to provide detailed revenue and deal reporting and analysis to support business decision making on all aspects of licensing and optimize deals. Perform/present variance analysis and budget resolution (ad hoc, marketing, ROI). Creation, and ongoing enhancement, of all planning and analytical presentation decks for management purposes. What are we looking for? Further education qualification in Finance or similar is required. Senior level finance experience. CP industry experience is a plus. Strong self-motivated team player. Able to think creatively and take action. Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Relation and communication at all levels (Analyst to VP). Demonstrates Executive Presence. Delivers Business Results. Detail Oriented. Mobilizes the Organization. Challenges the Status Quo. Champions Creativity and Innovation. Ability to explain both the "big picture" and detailed views of financial management. Coaches/teaches others on key financial and/or accounting concepts. Client facing and sought out by others to answer questions as a problem solver. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, across all areas of the business. Ability to solve problems and be inquisitive. Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Reviews and analyses financial indicators and reports areas of concern. Performs operational, and/or financial statement analyses. Unleash your potential in a place you belong! At Paramount in London, we have an iconic portfolio of brands, like Paramount, MTV, Nickelodeon, Channel 5, Comedy Central and many more, reaching more than 3.8 billion subscribers in 180+ countries and territories. We offer an inclusive environment where you can really be yourself and find your niche. You'll get to work alongside streaming platforms you can be proud of, with content that touches millions of lives. Plus, you can learn about the things we're doing to make the industry more sustainable, and enjoy lots of perks: A monthly streaming fund. All the health and financial benefits you'd expect, and some you wouldn't. Flexibility to own the way you work. Mental health activities and support. All manner of BBQs, socials and events. Our values are intertwined and work together to drive the business outcomes we seek. We believe these will power our company forward: Optimism & Determination We share a positive belief that we can navigate and thrive in the landscape ahead. Inclusivity & Collaboration We embrace new and diverse voices, act with care and work together to capture opportunities and manage through challenges. Agility & Adaptability We think entrepreneurially, are resilient in change and move quickly to anticipate and create what's next. At Paramount, we value and celebrate difference. We want to ensure that we fully represent the make-up of UK society in our workforce as well as bringing diverse perspectives to our business. We want to make sure Diversity and Inclusion are not just buzz words; we truly want to foster an authentic inclusive environment, where all employees feel that they can bring their whole selves to work. We take responsibility of being a Disability Confident Employer seriously and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria of the role applied for. If you require any support or assistance during the interview process, please let your recruiter know or email and we will be happy to help.
The Role Online Casino is one of the core products at Kindred, a market leader in responsible gambling. It is with the aim of offering the best, safest and most relevant experience to our customers that we leverage Machine Learning and AI to personalise our casino experience. For that, we are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join forces with Machine Learning Engineers, Business Analysts and product teams to deliver state of art solutions. As part of this process, you will be responsible for developing Data Science models, aligning roadmaps, supporting the growth of the Data Science team, and working closely with Machine Learning Engineers to productionise and A/B test solutions across different markets. From recommender systems to advanced search personalisation, there is no shortage of exciting and challenging projects for you to apply your experience. Maintaining and improving current solutions, proposing and delivering new workstreams, engaging with key stakeholders across the business, and fostering a culture of excellence are some of the keys to success in this role. As the team grows, you will also be expected to support and guide junior team members to broaden their skills and efficiency. What You Will Do Take ownership of execution against our Casino Personalisation roadmap by overseeing tech prioritisation and balancing hands-on contributions with strong stakeholder engagement. Take joint accountability with ML Engineering for the lifecycle of ML data products as they transition from research to production. Identify skill gaps and proactively address them, ensuring continuous skill development. Maintain strong relationships and communication at the interfaces of our domain, namely with our business owners and engineering teams. Contribute to building a culture of excellence within the wider Data Science and MLE organisations by aligning tools, best practices, processes, and governance. Raise the profile of the team by actively promoting work and team contributions across the organization. Hands-on delivery experience along with mentoring is desirable. Your Experience Bachelor's or advanced degree in a STEM subject. In-depth understanding and experience of recommender systems. Advanced knowledge of machine learning algorithms, general statistical methodologies and theory. Advanced knowledge of A/B testing and design of experiments. Exemplary Python programming and SQL skills, with experience using Spark for processing large datasets. Familiarity with cloud computing platforms, preferably experience with Amazon Web Services. Understanding of software product development processes and governance, including CI/CD processes, release and change management. Understanding of the machine learning product lifecycle, and how scientists and engineers collaborate in cross-functional product teams. Understanding of ML deployment paradigms including batch, event-driven, and request-response. Knowledge of GitOps processes for testing and deployment, e.g., Jenkins and Terraform, and a broad awareness of software development practices. Passionate about personal development for self and team members. Excellent interpersonal skills, able to explain complex concepts to stakeholders. A problem-solving growth mindset with the ability to quickly pick up new concepts. Good to have knowledge of Generative AI and NLP. Ensure adherence to Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) obligations for your role. Identify and raise any non-compliance incidents promptly to your line manager. Challenge processes, policies, and projects that will negatively impact compliance within the Group. Complete all mandatory compliance training assigned to you. Reach out to the Compliance Teams if unsure of any compliance obligations or if requirements are unclear.
Jan 13, 2025
Full time
The Role Online Casino is one of the core products at Kindred, a market leader in responsible gambling. It is with the aim of offering the best, safest and most relevant experience to our customers that we leverage Machine Learning and AI to personalise our casino experience. For that, we are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join forces with Machine Learning Engineers, Business Analysts and product teams to deliver state of art solutions. As part of this process, you will be responsible for developing Data Science models, aligning roadmaps, supporting the growth of the Data Science team, and working closely with Machine Learning Engineers to productionise and A/B test solutions across different markets. From recommender systems to advanced search personalisation, there is no shortage of exciting and challenging projects for you to apply your experience. Maintaining and improving current solutions, proposing and delivering new workstreams, engaging with key stakeholders across the business, and fostering a culture of excellence are some of the keys to success in this role. As the team grows, you will also be expected to support and guide junior team members to broaden their skills and efficiency. What You Will Do Take ownership of execution against our Casino Personalisation roadmap by overseeing tech prioritisation and balancing hands-on contributions with strong stakeholder engagement. Take joint accountability with ML Engineering for the lifecycle of ML data products as they transition from research to production. Identify skill gaps and proactively address them, ensuring continuous skill development. Maintain strong relationships and communication at the interfaces of our domain, namely with our business owners and engineering teams. Contribute to building a culture of excellence within the wider Data Science and MLE organisations by aligning tools, best practices, processes, and governance. Raise the profile of the team by actively promoting work and team contributions across the organization. Hands-on delivery experience along with mentoring is desirable. Your Experience Bachelor's or advanced degree in a STEM subject. In-depth understanding and experience of recommender systems. Advanced knowledge of machine learning algorithms, general statistical methodologies and theory. Advanced knowledge of A/B testing and design of experiments. Exemplary Python programming and SQL skills, with experience using Spark for processing large datasets. Familiarity with cloud computing platforms, preferably experience with Amazon Web Services. Understanding of software product development processes and governance, including CI/CD processes, release and change management. Understanding of the machine learning product lifecycle, and how scientists and engineers collaborate in cross-functional product teams. Understanding of ML deployment paradigms including batch, event-driven, and request-response. Knowledge of GitOps processes for testing and deployment, e.g., Jenkins and Terraform, and a broad awareness of software development practices. Passionate about personal development for self and team members. Excellent interpersonal skills, able to explain complex concepts to stakeholders. A problem-solving growth mindset with the ability to quickly pick up new concepts. Good to have knowledge of Generative AI and NLP. Ensure adherence to Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) obligations for your role. Identify and raise any non-compliance incidents promptly to your line manager. Challenge processes, policies, and projects that will negatively impact compliance within the Group. Complete all mandatory compliance training assigned to you. Reach out to the Compliance Teams if unsure of any compliance obligations or if requirements are unclear.
Regulatory Economist Senior Manager/Associate Director Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R More than you expected Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton. Job Description: NEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Grant Thornton is making major investment in the formation of Grant Thornton Economic Consulting - providing specialist economic advice across all our legal, corporate and public sector clients. Frequently working alongside colleagues from across Grant Thornton, we advise on high profile issues in all major sectors of the economy. Examples of our projects include: Advising an economic regulator in relation to the setting of a retail price control Advising an energy company in its response to Ofgem's retail price control consultation Support to a global telecommunications operator to reshape the regulatory framework Economic tests to assess whether a group of companies have engaged in a cartel and the damages that arose from the overcharge Advising a financial institution to respond to an investigation into potential mis-selling Estimating the return on investment to a consumer business from undertaking ESG activities Assessing value for money and advising on subsidy matters in relation to Government investment in a major transport initiative Supporting financial institutions appraise the value of their investment products and services as part of complying with consumer duty regulations. A look into the role The Economic Consulting team is expanding its regulatory economics capability. We are looking for economists to join us to help us to grow our practice across all major regulated sectors. You may be a generalist regulatory economist or you may have expertise in specific sectors e.g. energy, telecoms, water, financial services or payments. As a Regulatory Economist Senior Manager/Associate Director within our Economic Consulting team, you will be: Responsible for regulatory economic projects for clients, leading analysis on large cases or a portfolio of cases. Produce quality economic analysis, insights and arguments (including ability to source data from multiple sources, manipulate large data sets and work with complex Excel models). Be able to interpret and challenge data and economic/financial models and communicate economic concepts effectively. Be able to scan the regulatory and supervisory landscape and execute evidence-based qualitative and quantitative analysis of the impacts of new policies and regulation on market efficiency. Experience supporting or challenging companies' business plans. Preparing PowerPoint slides, memorandums and formal written reports and presenting the results, alongside other members of the team, and directly with clients. Liaising with clients including project updates and presentation of analysis Working alongside Directors and Partners to develop client relationships and to write proposals Identifying opportunities for business development including drafting thought leadership material Supporting analysts to develop and achieve their potential Knowing you're right for us Joining us as a Regulatory Economist Senior Manager/Associate Director within our Economic Consulting, the minimum criteria you'll need is an MSc in Economics and significant experience of working in the UK regulatory sector either from consultancy, industry or economic regulator and working with senior level clients. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you develop along the way. Experienced using Microsoft Office including Excel Good oral and written communication skills Experience of presenting complex arguments to a range of stakeholders Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and guidance (eg, HMT Green Book or sector economic regulation) A regulated sector e.g energy, telecoms, transport, media, financial services, payments or water Price control models Regulatory impact assessments, cost assessment and regulatory finance Knowing we're right for you Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. Beyond the job Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society. It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values - Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility. We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what's right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It's how it should be.
Jan 13, 2025
Full time
Regulatory Economist Senior Manager/Associate Director Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R More than you expected Grant Thornton UK LLP is part of a global network of independent audit, tax and advisory firms, made up of some 73,000 people in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton. Job Description: NEW GROUND WON'T BREAK ITSELF. Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Grant Thornton is making major investment in the formation of Grant Thornton Economic Consulting - providing specialist economic advice across all our legal, corporate and public sector clients. Frequently working alongside colleagues from across Grant Thornton, we advise on high profile issues in all major sectors of the economy. Examples of our projects include: Advising an economic regulator in relation to the setting of a retail price control Advising an energy company in its response to Ofgem's retail price control consultation Support to a global telecommunications operator to reshape the regulatory framework Economic tests to assess whether a group of companies have engaged in a cartel and the damages that arose from the overcharge Advising a financial institution to respond to an investigation into potential mis-selling Estimating the return on investment to a consumer business from undertaking ESG activities Assessing value for money and advising on subsidy matters in relation to Government investment in a major transport initiative Supporting financial institutions appraise the value of their investment products and services as part of complying with consumer duty regulations. A look into the role The Economic Consulting team is expanding its regulatory economics capability. We are looking for economists to join us to help us to grow our practice across all major regulated sectors. You may be a generalist regulatory economist or you may have expertise in specific sectors e.g. energy, telecoms, water, financial services or payments. As a Regulatory Economist Senior Manager/Associate Director within our Economic Consulting team, you will be: Responsible for regulatory economic projects for clients, leading analysis on large cases or a portfolio of cases. Produce quality economic analysis, insights and arguments (including ability to source data from multiple sources, manipulate large data sets and work with complex Excel models). Be able to interpret and challenge data and economic/financial models and communicate economic concepts effectively. Be able to scan the regulatory and supervisory landscape and execute evidence-based qualitative and quantitative analysis of the impacts of new policies and regulation on market efficiency. Experience supporting or challenging companies' business plans. Preparing PowerPoint slides, memorandums and formal written reports and presenting the results, alongside other members of the team, and directly with clients. Liaising with clients including project updates and presentation of analysis Working alongside Directors and Partners to develop client relationships and to write proposals Identifying opportunities for business development including drafting thought leadership material Supporting analysts to develop and achieve their potential Knowing you're right for us Joining us as a Regulatory Economist Senior Manager/Associate Director within our Economic Consulting, the minimum criteria you'll need is an MSc in Economics and significant experience of working in the UK regulatory sector either from consultancy, industry or economic regulator and working with senior level clients. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don't worry if you don't tick every box, we'll help you develop along the way. Experienced using Microsoft Office including Excel Good oral and written communication skills Experience of presenting complex arguments to a range of stakeholders Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and guidance (eg, HMT Green Book or sector economic regulation) A regulated sector e.g energy, telecoms, transport, media, financial services, payments or water Price control models Regulatory impact assessments, cost assessment and regulatory finance Knowing we're right for you Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential. Our open and accessible culture means you'll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That's why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work. Beyond the job Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you're with outside of work matter, that's why we're happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we'll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance. The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you'll be giving back to society. It's that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values - Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility. We're looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what's right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It's how it should be.
The BBC is recruiting for two Senior Strategy Managers to join the BBC's Group Strategy & Performance division, one on a permanent contract and one for a 12-month fixed term. The roles will sit in the Business Strategy team. These are hybrid working roles, the post holders will be required to come into the London office for three days per week. About the BBC's Strategy & Performance division The BBC's Strategy & Performance team helps the BBC define its future and develop a plan for getting there. It acts as an independent advisor to the leadership of the BBC, enabling senior leaders to develop creative and practical ideas for how the BBC and its services should evolve. The team is made up of managers, senior managers, heads and directors, with the Group Director sitting on the BBC's Executive Committee. In spring 2025 the team will be merging with the BBC's Transformation Office, to form a new division led by a Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer. The Strategy & Performance team sits at the heart of decision-making which influences the BBC's long-term future. We are a creative, innovative team drawing on data, insight and information to help advise BBC leadership on how the BBC's content and services should evolve. We help the organisation to evaluate trade-offs and choices where the answer isn't highly obvious. Main Responsibilities Senior Strategy Managers at the BBC can be expected to: Be accountable for the performance and delivery of specific project work, with autonomy to deliver the work with minimum supervision and when required with the support from Strategy Managers, Analysts and others. Facilitate or manage ad-hoc project teams of senior stakeholders, ensuring that such teams consider strategic issues. Influence strategic and policy decision making at a senior level including as appropriate the development of new services. Provide in-depth research and analysis, from internal and external sources where appropriate, of financial, output, audience, scheduling, competitor, regulatory and operational considerations. Use qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques. Keep up to date with developments in broadcast media and related sectors. Develop strategies capable of managing the threats and opportunities that such developments represent. Present the analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders, verbally or in writing, as required. To ensure that such presentations are effective and persuasive through the use of a variety of techniques, for example, by using computer graphics to represent the findings of research. Provide strategic support to senior management of sufficient sophistication to enable the BBC to maximise value for money for the benefit of the licence fee payer. Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Division and across pan-BBC teams, building effective working relationships to produce joint recommendations with colleagues on policies, strategic issues and new initiatives. Are you the right candidate? You will have a good understanding of the streaming and digital media industries, and sensitivity to the aims of the BBC and its unique obligations as a public service broadcaster. With substantial and proven experience of strategy development within a large organisation or consultancy environment, including leading and delivering major strategy projects, you will be able to: advise senior leaders on strategic issues and liaise with a wide range of senior stakeholders, building confidence and influencing decision-making; identify potential strategic opportunities or challenges; anticipate the challenges and opportunities that arise from consumer, market and technology changes and translate these into coherent strategy; display political instincts, insights and judgement. You will have substantial experience of data analysis including performance, financial and statistical data, with a good knowledge of relevant tools and methodologies; sound computer aptitude, particularly with spreadsheet packages and presentation packages; and strong report writing and editing skills. Able to write structured, insight driven and persuasive documents. Package Description Band: E Contract type: 1 x Permanent role and 1 x Twelve month fixed-term contract (these are staff roles not contractor engagements) Location: Office base is London. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working. Salary: £60,000 to £70,000pa plus London Weighting (£5,319pa), depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process please contact . For any general queries, please contact: . About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. DISCLAIMER This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Jan 13, 2025
Full time
The BBC is recruiting for two Senior Strategy Managers to join the BBC's Group Strategy & Performance division, one on a permanent contract and one for a 12-month fixed term. The roles will sit in the Business Strategy team. These are hybrid working roles, the post holders will be required to come into the London office for three days per week. About the BBC's Strategy & Performance division The BBC's Strategy & Performance team helps the BBC define its future and develop a plan for getting there. It acts as an independent advisor to the leadership of the BBC, enabling senior leaders to develop creative and practical ideas for how the BBC and its services should evolve. The team is made up of managers, senior managers, heads and directors, with the Group Director sitting on the BBC's Executive Committee. In spring 2025 the team will be merging with the BBC's Transformation Office, to form a new division led by a Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer. The Strategy & Performance team sits at the heart of decision-making which influences the BBC's long-term future. We are a creative, innovative team drawing on data, insight and information to help advise BBC leadership on how the BBC's content and services should evolve. We help the organisation to evaluate trade-offs and choices where the answer isn't highly obvious. Main Responsibilities Senior Strategy Managers at the BBC can be expected to: Be accountable for the performance and delivery of specific project work, with autonomy to deliver the work with minimum supervision and when required with the support from Strategy Managers, Analysts and others. Facilitate or manage ad-hoc project teams of senior stakeholders, ensuring that such teams consider strategic issues. Influence strategic and policy decision making at a senior level including as appropriate the development of new services. Provide in-depth research and analysis, from internal and external sources where appropriate, of financial, output, audience, scheduling, competitor, regulatory and operational considerations. Use qualitative and quantitative data analysis techniques. Keep up to date with developments in broadcast media and related sectors. Develop strategies capable of managing the threats and opportunities that such developments represent. Present the analysis and recommendations to senior stakeholders, verbally or in writing, as required. To ensure that such presentations are effective and persuasive through the use of a variety of techniques, for example, by using computer graphics to represent the findings of research. Provide strategic support to senior management of sufficient sophistication to enable the BBC to maximise value for money for the benefit of the licence fee payer. Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Division and across pan-BBC teams, building effective working relationships to produce joint recommendations with colleagues on policies, strategic issues and new initiatives. Are you the right candidate? You will have a good understanding of the streaming and digital media industries, and sensitivity to the aims of the BBC and its unique obligations as a public service broadcaster. With substantial and proven experience of strategy development within a large organisation or consultancy environment, including leading and delivering major strategy projects, you will be able to: advise senior leaders on strategic issues and liaise with a wide range of senior stakeholders, building confidence and influencing decision-making; identify potential strategic opportunities or challenges; anticipate the challenges and opportunities that arise from consumer, market and technology changes and translate these into coherent strategy; display political instincts, insights and judgement. You will have substantial experience of data analysis including performance, financial and statistical data, with a good knowledge of relevant tools and methodologies; sound computer aptitude, particularly with spreadsheet packages and presentation packages; and strong report writing and editing skills. Able to write structured, insight driven and persuasive documents. Package Description Band: E Contract type: 1 x Permanent role and 1 x Twelve month fixed-term contract (these are staff roles not contractor engagements) Location: Office base is London. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working. Salary: £60,000 to £70,000pa plus London Weighting (£5,319pa), depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process please contact . For any general queries, please contact: . About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. DISCLAIMER This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Rarely does an opportunity arise to shape and drive the product strategy for a fast-growing, iconic media brand. Delivering high-quality news to our global audience has never been more critical, and in this role, you will be key in shaping how the FT continues to grow and deliver on its mission. About the FT The Financial Times is one of the world's leading business news and information organisations, recognised globally for its authority, integrity, and accuracy. We have a well-established, growing B2B and B2C subscription business alongside an increasingly diverse set of products, with a global paying audience exceeding 2.8M and growing year on year. At the FT, curiosity thrives, and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Together, we help audiences stay better informed and deepen their understanding of the world around them. Our Product & Technology teams are integral to this success, driving us forward in an ever-evolving digital landscape. These teams deliver cutting-edge products to over one million digital subscribers daily, enabling our employees to do their jobs and our customers to enjoy highly engaging experiences of journalism. Collaboration with a 'products are partnerships' mindset is central to how we work, enabling alignment across departments and ensuring exceptional journalism. Supported by a diverse and dynamic group of product, tech, delivery, and data specialists, we build world-class tools that continue to drive our growth and success. With a supportive culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and endless opportunities for growth, there are no limits to where your FT career can take you. Build a newsworthy career at the FT. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups. About the Role We are looking for a Chief Product Officer with a proven track record of working alongside technology, data, editorial, and commercial departments. The successful candidate will excel at applying cross-departmental know-how and experience, with a bias for action and delivery. They will have the ability to determine how much product discovery is required and adapt approaches based on context using FT experience departments. Strong stakeholder engagement and management are critical, as is understanding the needs and perspectives of the editor and board members. As the leader of a team of 80+ product managers, UX and design practitioners, customer researchers, and business analysts, you will oversee product management across the Financial Times Ltd portfolio. This includes mobile apps, and FT Specialist products. Additionally, you will manage internal tools/products/capabilities such as our CMS, Editorial tools, Martech, CRM, and the underlying platforms. Your focus will be on ensuring the FT builds the right products and services to accelerate the growth of the Financial Times Group as well as our parent group, Nikkei. You will take mature products forward, build new products to drive growth, and recognise when to retire or close products that no longer align with our strategic objectives. This role reports to the Chief Product and Technology Officer and is part of a senior leadership team responsible for all Product and Technology at the FT, covering everything from laptops and WiFi through to cyber security, data, software and product development. It is a truly global role-you will have team members in London, in the UK, and Sofia in Bulgaria, and work with engineers in Manila in the Philippines. You will also work closely with our colleagues at our parent company, Nikkei. In this role, you will shape the FT's long-term success by ensuring the delivery of impactful products aligned with editorial and commercial business goals and strategies. Main Responsibilities Bring a creative and pragmatic approach to the work. We need to be inventive, adaptive, and pragmatic about how we achieve a big impact with lean teams. This will include resolving conflict, adaptable prioritisation, and recognising how and when decision-making authority may change. Act as a trusted partner to Editorial and Commercial teams, ensuring alignment of the product strategy to the overall editorial and company strategy, and building strong cross-departmental trust to deliver shared objectives and growth for the FT. Lead, develop, and inspire empowered teams of product, design, business analysts, and research professionals to ensure product solutions, throughout their full lifecycle, achieve business outcomes and improve the quality of user experience of the FT. Further embed and refine an operating model premised on a 'products are partnerships' principle, building collaboration and trust across multiple teams and departments, including cross-departmental decision-making to improve transparency and alignment. As an enterprise leader with an understanding of the news industry and whole business, you will bring a long-term perspective to investment decisions and product strategies. Communicate using a range of skills to tailor to audiences, including written/verbal, and the ability to explain technical and domain-specific information to a range of audiences. Continue to build a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture that welcomes everyone. This role involves travel-it is critical that our global teams are fully supported. We share travel responsibilities among the senior team to ensure we balance the requirement to spend time with team members and the importance we place on our home lives. You will have Skills and Expertise: Strong commercial acumen, with experience in building a subscription business, with expertise in both B2B and B2C subscription business models being advantageous. Familiarity with digital ads business models is advantageous. Demonstrable knowledge of balancing multi-revenue business models effectively. Advanced influencing and negotiation skills, with proven experience managing budgets and creating compelling business cases. Experience: Experience in digital ads business models is helpful, but vital is demonstrable knowledge of how to ensure a multi-revenue business model is successfully balanced. Proven experience managing niche products with lean, cross-functional teams across editorial, product, tech, and commercial disciplines. Ability to adopt a pragmatic approach to the development of smaller products. Solid understanding of tools required to support newsroom and commercial operations. Extensive experience using data to inform decision-making in high-growth environments. In-depth knowledge of the entire product lifecycle, from insights/analysis to roadmap development, UX/UI design, and delivery. A track record of leading high-performing, empowered teams in fast-paced, global environments. Success working with dispersed product and technology teams. What's in it for You? Our Benefits Our benefits vary by location, but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include: Generous annual leave Inclusive parental leave packages Subsidised gym memberships Opportunities to give back to the community Full details of our benefits are available here. We've embraced a hybrid working model that promotes flexibility, including remote work options. We will support specific flexibility requests for all roles where feasible. Accessibility We are a Disability Confident employer and a Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email , and a member of our team will be happy to help.
Jan 13, 2025
Full time
Rarely does an opportunity arise to shape and drive the product strategy for a fast-growing, iconic media brand. Delivering high-quality news to our global audience has never been more critical, and in this role, you will be key in shaping how the FT continues to grow and deliver on its mission. About the FT The Financial Times is one of the world's leading business news and information organisations, recognised globally for its authority, integrity, and accuracy. We have a well-established, growing B2B and B2C subscription business alongside an increasingly diverse set of products, with a global paying audience exceeding 2.8M and growing year on year. At the FT, curiosity thrives, and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Together, we help audiences stay better informed and deepen their understanding of the world around them. Our Product & Technology teams are integral to this success, driving us forward in an ever-evolving digital landscape. These teams deliver cutting-edge products to over one million digital subscribers daily, enabling our employees to do their jobs and our customers to enjoy highly engaging experiences of journalism. Collaboration with a 'products are partnerships' mindset is central to how we work, enabling alignment across departments and ensuring exceptional journalism. Supported by a diverse and dynamic group of product, tech, delivery, and data specialists, we build world-class tools that continue to drive our growth and success. With a supportive culture, entrepreneurial spirit, and endless opportunities for growth, there are no limits to where your FT career can take you. Build a newsworthy career at the FT. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups. About the Role We are looking for a Chief Product Officer with a proven track record of working alongside technology, data, editorial, and commercial departments. The successful candidate will excel at applying cross-departmental know-how and experience, with a bias for action and delivery. They will have the ability to determine how much product discovery is required and adapt approaches based on context using FT experience departments. Strong stakeholder engagement and management are critical, as is understanding the needs and perspectives of the editor and board members. As the leader of a team of 80+ product managers, UX and design practitioners, customer researchers, and business analysts, you will oversee product management across the Financial Times Ltd portfolio. This includes mobile apps, and FT Specialist products. Additionally, you will manage internal tools/products/capabilities such as our CMS, Editorial tools, Martech, CRM, and the underlying platforms. Your focus will be on ensuring the FT builds the right products and services to accelerate the growth of the Financial Times Group as well as our parent group, Nikkei. You will take mature products forward, build new products to drive growth, and recognise when to retire or close products that no longer align with our strategic objectives. This role reports to the Chief Product and Technology Officer and is part of a senior leadership team responsible for all Product and Technology at the FT, covering everything from laptops and WiFi through to cyber security, data, software and product development. It is a truly global role-you will have team members in London, in the UK, and Sofia in Bulgaria, and work with engineers in Manila in the Philippines. You will also work closely with our colleagues at our parent company, Nikkei. In this role, you will shape the FT's long-term success by ensuring the delivery of impactful products aligned with editorial and commercial business goals and strategies. Main Responsibilities Bring a creative and pragmatic approach to the work. We need to be inventive, adaptive, and pragmatic about how we achieve a big impact with lean teams. This will include resolving conflict, adaptable prioritisation, and recognising how and when decision-making authority may change. Act as a trusted partner to Editorial and Commercial teams, ensuring alignment of the product strategy to the overall editorial and company strategy, and building strong cross-departmental trust to deliver shared objectives and growth for the FT. Lead, develop, and inspire empowered teams of product, design, business analysts, and research professionals to ensure product solutions, throughout their full lifecycle, achieve business outcomes and improve the quality of user experience of the FT. Further embed and refine an operating model premised on a 'products are partnerships' principle, building collaboration and trust across multiple teams and departments, including cross-departmental decision-making to improve transparency and alignment. As an enterprise leader with an understanding of the news industry and whole business, you will bring a long-term perspective to investment decisions and product strategies. Communicate using a range of skills to tailor to audiences, including written/verbal, and the ability to explain technical and domain-specific information to a range of audiences. Continue to build a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative culture that welcomes everyone. This role involves travel-it is critical that our global teams are fully supported. We share travel responsibilities among the senior team to ensure we balance the requirement to spend time with team members and the importance we place on our home lives. You will have Skills and Expertise: Strong commercial acumen, with experience in building a subscription business, with expertise in both B2B and B2C subscription business models being advantageous. Familiarity with digital ads business models is advantageous. Demonstrable knowledge of balancing multi-revenue business models effectively. Advanced influencing and negotiation skills, with proven experience managing budgets and creating compelling business cases. Experience: Experience in digital ads business models is helpful, but vital is demonstrable knowledge of how to ensure a multi-revenue business model is successfully balanced. Proven experience managing niche products with lean, cross-functional teams across editorial, product, tech, and commercial disciplines. Ability to adopt a pragmatic approach to the development of smaller products. Solid understanding of tools required to support newsroom and commercial operations. Extensive experience using data to inform decision-making in high-growth environments. In-depth knowledge of the entire product lifecycle, from insights/analysis to roadmap development, UX/UI design, and delivery. A track record of leading high-performing, empowered teams in fast-paced, global environments. Success working with dispersed product and technology teams. What's in it for You? Our Benefits Our benefits vary by location, but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include: Generous annual leave Inclusive parental leave packages Subsidised gym memberships Opportunities to give back to the community Full details of our benefits are available here. We've embraced a hybrid working model that promotes flexibility, including remote work options. We will support specific flexibility requests for all roles where feasible. Accessibility We are a Disability Confident employer and a Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email , and a member of our team will be happy to help.
