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Fullstack Python/React Engineer – Flask, Microservices, API, Hadoop, aSync, Style Sheets, Trade Surveillance, Investment Banking A Fullstack Engineer, strong in both Python and React, is currently being sought after by a Tier 1 Investment Bank, to join their Regulatory Technology function, specifically in a team building out a business-critical Trade Surveillance platform. The platform is underpinned by a Hadoop-based big data ecosystem and is used directly by both the Front and Back Office to monitor trades and check for any anomalous/fraudulent activity. The core of the application is built with Python microservices and a real-time React frontend, with a focus on scalability, availability and resilience to ensure 24/7 monitoring/detection capabilities. As a Senior Engineer in the team, your role will be split across fullstack coding, direct contribution to the architecture and design of the platform, as well as helping to drive an Agile culture, with a strong focus on TDD and CI/CD. As the team continue to build out and enhance this platform, you will also have the exciting opportunity to be directly involved in their cloud migration to GCP. To be successful in this role, you must have the following: - Strong hands-on coding experience in Enterprise/Core Python and come from an OOP engineering background - Fullstack development experience, preferably having built React frontends. - Involved in design/architecture, with good fundamental understanding around up/downstream integration - Prior experience working on a cloud migration project is beneficial, with GCP being the preferred cloud technology - Good understanding of big data or steaming technologies, such as Hadoop or Kafka - A background in financial services (Investment Banking, Investment Management, Fintech)

Senior Project Manager – Technology, Software, Regulatory, Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Financial Services, Northampton - Up to £80,000 Base + Bonus + Benefits Our client, a leading global financial services organisation, are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join their Northampton office on a permanent basis. You will take charge of delivering several high profile technical projects across the Digital and Payments space. This role will be VP Senior Project level and will require you to ensure each workstream is adhering to the delivery of new regulatory initiatives, including a time critical FCA regulated programme, alongside software enhancements and digital delivery, working to support the business with roadmaps and strategy. You will report upwards to C-suite stakeholders on the deliverables in your projects, and have a clear pathway to Programme Manager. To be successful in this role you will need Proven Project management experienceA software delivery backgroundExcellent stakeholder management (up to C-suite)Ability to manage matrix teams and £multi-million budgetsExperience of delivering to tight regulatory deadlines would be high beneficialExcellent communication skills This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high priority project of work, delivering key technology and change in what is a highly visible area of the business.Please note: This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite.  

Director of Data – Data Design, Data Governance, Data Strategy, Data Quality, Stakeholder Management, Market Data, Financial Services – London/Remote - £100,000 - £120,000 base + bonus + benefits My Client, a global Financial Services organisation offering complete end-to-end data are searching for a permanent Director of Data Design & Governance. This role will be reporting directly into the Chief Data Officer ultimately playing a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s data governance strategy and scalability of data used across financial institutions. As the Director of Data, you will look into streamlining data processes, optimising the efficiency of data collection and transformation as well as ensuring the firm is adhering to data quality standards. Stakeholder management is also key in this role as you have to collaborate across all levels of the organisation to ensure data governance initiatives are aligned. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong skills across the following: Extensive experience as a Director of Data – including exposure to data governance, data management, data design, data quality & data strategyIdeal background would be within financial services dataHands on experience with SQL as well as an understanding of data architecture/modellingDemonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing senior stakeholders across global locationsFinally great communication and interpersonal skills, as you will work directly with customers and client-facing teams This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding firm in a highly visible role as the Director of Data Governance & Design to ultimately help shape the future of the firm when it comes to all things data.

Lead Java Developer – Java, Low Latency, Credit Trading, Front Office, Investment Banking, Permanent – London (3 days a week in office) A Lead Java Developer is currently being sought after by a Tier 1 Investment bank to join one of their Credit Trading engineering team. The team would help enhance the existing Credit Trading platforms, which would involve helping build low latency frameworks whilst collaborating with the business and wider technology teams. You would be required to collaborate with the credit and trading desks in developing solutions for enhancing the existing architecture using Java to help build and maintain pricing, risk management and order execution services, alongside using low latency programming to help solve complex problems. To be successful in the role, you would need: Strong hands-on experience coding in JavaPrior experience building low latency framework is highly beneficial, but not essentialExposure to RFQ Flow for Bond trading is beneficial.An appreciation of front-end development, experience using React, Angular etc.Financial Services experience is preferred, especially working within Front Office teams, but is not critical. This is a great opportunity for a Java Developer to join a thriving Credit Technology function within a profitable Investment Bank.

Job Title: Financial Crime AdvisorLocation: Northampton (3 days on-site, hybrid working)Contract Duration: 6 months initiallyDay Rate: £525 - £560 (Inside IR35) About the Role:Our client, a global retail bank, is seeking a Financial Crime Advisor on a contract basis to support their project team in enhancing financial crime procedures. This role focuses on creating robust, standardized procedures across several critical areas, including Customer Due Diligence (CDD), Technology Risk, Transaction Monitoring, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML). The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in financial crime compliance, risk management, and procedure development, along with hands-on experience in a retail banking environment.Key Responsibilities: Procedure Development: Work closely with the project team to design, write, and implement standardized procedures across CDD, transaction monitoring, tech risk, and AML.Policy Enhancement: Support the enhancement and alignment of financial crime policies to industry best practices and regulatory standards.Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal stakeholders across risk, compliance, and operational teams to gather insights and ensure the procedures align with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.Risk Assessment: Identify and assess financial crime risks associated with current processes, recommending and documenting improved controls.Documentation and Compliance: Ensure that all procedure documents meet compliance standards and are detailed, clear, and accessible to relevant teams. Key Requirements: Experience: Proven experience as a Financial Crime Advisor or in a similar role within financial services, ideally with a retail bank.Knowledge: In-depth understanding of financial crime domains, including CDD, AML, transaction monitoring, sanctions, and tech risk.Skills: Strong documentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex regulatory and procedural details.Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with UK financial crime regulations, including FCA, JMLSG, and relevant global standards.Analytical and Detail-Oriented: Ability to identify risks and design effective, detailed procedures that meet compliance and operational needs. If you have a strong background in financial crime advisory within retail banking and are skilled in procedure development, this is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact. To apply, please click the apply button.

Credit Risk Analytics and Modelling Assistant Manager - SAS, SQL, IFRS9 - Permanent, Manchester/ Leeds  Our client, a leading, global consultancy is seeking a Credit Risk Analytics Assistant Manager to join them on a permanent basis working out of their office in either Leeds or Manchester. As well as providing credit risk modelling and analytics services to clients, you will be required to help their clients improve and develop their credit measurement capabilities, using IFRS9, IRB and stress testing approaches across the full range of credit asset classes.Key Skills Strong skills in credit modelling, with experience in developing, delivering, and/or validating credit risk models under IFRS9, IRB, or forecasting/stress testing frameworks.Insight into managing credit financials, including governance processes and stakeholders.Familiarity with the financial services industry and credit fundamentals across various asset classes.Skilled in collaborating with clients and stakeholders to build strong relationships.Proficiency with modelling tools such as SAS, SQL, MS Excel (including VBA), Python, and R.Knowledge of the evolving regulatory environment as it pertains to credit measurement.Experience in data visualization. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading consultancy, gaining valuable experience across a range of blue-chip clients.   

PMO Analyst – Digital, Software, Payments, Regulatory, Agile, Change Management, Technology, Strategy, Stakeholder Management, Financial Services - Northampton - Permanent - £45,000 - £60,000 Base + Bonus + Benefits Our client, a leading Financial Services organisation have a key permanent requirement for a PMO to join a critical Programme of work in their Northampton based office. You will be working across a time critical, large scale FCA regulatory programme of work with several key projects that need mobilising. These will be cross functional, global teams that are part of the broader digital and payments services of the bank, with touch points across multiple senior stakeholders. Proven PMO experience on large scale technology / regulatory programmes will be of huge benefit. The programme operates in a mix of Agile and Waterfall environments, and you will be pivotal in ensuring execution across the portfolio of work. To be successful in this role you will need; • Proven PMO experience, preferably within a large-scale organisation (Financial Services or Blue Chip) • Regulatory / Digital experience would be highly beneficial • Appreciation of software delivery experience (SDLC) • Excellent stakeholder management • Proven experience managing multiple project work streams • Strong experience managing and implementing change projects • Agile and Waterfall methodology exposure This is an excellent opportunity for someone to join an expanding and exciting team in what is a highly visible area with multiple on-going projects.