12 jobs found in barking, london

This position is responsible for working with the Compliance Analyst system and to help clients monitor their investment manager's investment guidelines. Day-to-day responsibilities for the Compliance Analyst system component include reviewing client investment guidelines, setting up the guidelines on the Compliance Analyst system, testing to ensure desired output, ongoing client servicing and attend meetings as required by clients or internal partners. Day-to-day responsibilities also include reviewing all triggered messages, investigating the output and notifying the client of any true violations.The incumbent of the role will expected to have a sufficient knowledge base to act as Subject Matter Expert and be comfortable at engaging in conversations with clients, investment managers and the product team to articulate requirements pertinent to the ability to provide compliance services.Principal ResponsibilitiesAct as subject matter expert for Compliance Product offeringInvestigate daily breach monitoringAnswer client queriesCreate guideline reviewsAttend client meetingsEnsure rule set-up in system for new mandate implementationsProduce monthly reportsData inputs into Compliance system to enable monitoring where requiredProvide custom client solution supportEngage new client implementationsProvide oversight of off shore team, as well as mentoring and supporting their development to help assist London Client Service teamWork and support new system implementation initiative as and when requiredProvide new business/sales process supportSkills / ExperienceExcellent verbal and written communication skills.Extremely detail oriented with strong planning and organizational skills.Familiarity with investment manager guidelines and language used in investment manager agreements.Knowledge of financial markets, investment instruments and portfolio management strategies.Knowledge of fixed income and derivatives asset classes would be advantageous.Familiarity with various investment styles, asset classes, strategies for achieving performance goals, benchmarks, and investment related terminology. Interest in researching topics, such as substantial shareholder limits and other topics related to our clients' investment requirements for their global investments.Experience with industry vended compliance monitoring systems such as Charles River, Bloomberg POMS, RCB Dexia, etc. and/or Mutual Fund Compliance and Risk Monitoring experience is a plus.Solid working knowledge of ExcelExperience with Bloomberg, Moody's, S&P, and Fitch a plus.Knowledge of and interest in writing Excel macros and creating custom reports using VBA, and/or Business Objects, is a plus.Strong team player Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a qualified Financial Reporting & Controls Accountant to join our client, a leading financial services group based in London.You will be responsible for:- Governance and QA over financial reporting.- Improving the business as usual controls assurance processes.- Working closely with the business in adopting the Risk Management framework.- Providing governance and controls expertise and ensuring all activities comply with relevant policies, standards and regulatory requirements.- Overseeing the production of timely and quality Executive Committee, Board and Audit Committee reporting, ensuring that financial risks are reported.- Identifying and leading the implementation of improved financial reporting systems and processes.- The ideal applicant will be:- A qualified ACA or ACCA (ideally Big 4) with Financial Services audit or relevant internal audit/controls experience gained in a regulated environment.- Excellent financial controls, risk awareness and project management skills.- Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.If you have similar experience to that outlined above and are looking for a permanent role within a progressive and dynamic environment, please forward your CV today.Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003

My client is one of the world's largest investment management institutions with an opportunity for a qualified Senior Finance Analyst to join the team, based in the City of London.In this role you will be responsible for:* Preparing reports for the Senior Management team including Global Heads and COOs* Analysing key drivers and providing insightful analysis on business unit performance* Monthly review including financial oversight of legal entity accounting* Assisting in the production of the annual budgeting process* Interrogation of the financial reporting systems and working on system development initiatives* Maintaining an appropriate control framework around the reporting and forecasting processes* Providing reports on financial performance and attending board meetingsAs such, the successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:* Qualified Accountant with similar relevant experience in a FS environment (ideally Asset Management, Private Equity or Real Estate)* Strong Excel skills and must be comfortable working with large financial models* Ability to demonstrate a high level of awareness of the commercial implications of trends within the financial data and of business drivers* Highly numerate with strong attention to detail and controls together with first class communication skills* Be able to work under own initiative, to tight deadlines and be proactive in their approachIf you have similar experience to that outlined above and are looking for a permanent opportunity within a progressive and dynamic environment, please forward your CV today.Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003

Accountabilities / CompetenciesClient Service ManagementBeing attentive to clients' needs, delivering on promises but also successfully managing expectations.Perform in line with agreed SLAs within the tax team.Offering sector-specific, multi-jurisdictional (where required) tailored advice and guidance to clients.TaxHandling a wide range of tax compliance matters for the client portfolio including personal tax returns, partnership returns and corporation tax returns.Completion of tax returns and tax reporting for individuals and onshore and offshore companies.Responding to HMRC and client enquiries regarding their personal and corporation tax affairs.Corresponding with HMRC, clients and other third parties regarding the on-going management of the clients' tax affairs.Dealing with on-boarding of new clients, registering clients for annual tax filings and dealing with the closure of corporate entities, filing final tax returns and de-registration.Working closely with senior staff to develop advisory and technical tax planning skills.Confidently deal with client enquires, producing explanatory letters regarding HMRC.Identifying tax planning and/or tax relief opportunities when analysing data to prepare tax returns.Filing P11D's, notifying clients when payments are due, arranging repayments and maintaining schedules of tax information for each client.Assisting with the billing and ensuring that the internal client workflow records are up-to-date.The individual will have exposure to EU and international tax planning advisory work with the opportunity to take on more advisory responsibility in the future.Working collaboratively with other departments including legal, investments, accounts and pensions to provide a comprehensive service to clients.Aid in producing, reviewing and finalising accounts within 3 months of year end.Working collaboratively with auditors in completing audits.Commercial ResponsibilitiesFully accountable for your own: utilisation of 1,500 hours per annum, delivering value to clients; efficient billing and maintenance of your work and progress; cash collection of all your clients, to ensure they are paid within the agreed payment terms; working capital management to include control of work in progress, billing and cash collection.Person SpecificationTechnical SkillsAbility to assist with HMRC enquiries and prepare correspondence.Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with all subject matter experts and stakeholders across Wilton.Ability to deliver in line with Wilton's Service Level Agreements, providing high quality service to our clients.Excellent communication and organisational skills.Competent numeracy and literacy skills with high attention to detail - able to write reports and interpret relevant data.Strong IT skills with previous exposure to tax, legal or finance professional software productsAbility to be discrete and maintain necessary confidentiality in undertaking of the role.Accuracy and excellent attention to detailGood time management skills, ability to work under pressure and manage workload to efficiently meet strict deadlinesOrganised, pro-active and able to make decisions supported by explanationsKnowledge/QualificationsATT qualified or equivalentDegree Educated or equivalentPQE of at least 3 years.Audit practising certificate holder (desirable).Evidence of Continuing Professional Development, maintaining know-how and keeping up-to-date with new tax legislationExperiencePrevious tax experience in a professional services firmExperience of audits, property, manufacturing, regulated financial services, captive insurance and luxury asset management would be advantageous.Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003

Are you a qualified Business Analyst with a passion for delivering strategic transformation? Are you an effective communicator who can thoroughly understand business needs across the EMEA region? An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen for a Business Consultant to join our client, a leading Insurance Firm, to drive the delivery of Strategic & Business Value projects across the EMEA region.Your responsibilities will include:Lead, drive and support projects and changes within the EMEA region. The Business Analyst will join an internal consulting team, working on a wide range of programs and projects (of varying sizes) covering: business processes (TOM), technology (IT and Automation), Products and Proposition projects and change management activities.This is a varied and hybrid role encompassing not only traditional Business Analysis skills but will also incorporate some Project Management.Support the implementation of the harmonised TOM across the EMEA region that will support operational efficiency and drive reliable growth across the regionLook for opportunities for robotics and automation and develop and delivery strategic opportunities with the Global ProcessWorking within projects to manage the end-to-end requirements process from definition, traceability and change control ensures full range of business needs is captured.Consults with local teams as needed to improve quality of processes and receive feedback on what could be better.Experience & Skills Required: Professional Qualifications & Experience in Business Analyst/Hybrid Roles + 5 years previous experience within a similar role with evidence of successful delivery of IT and business change outcomesPrior experience working in Business Change and IT Prior work experience in the Health and Benefits/Insurance sectorQualifications or experience in project management and/or Six Sigma (desirable) Automation Anywhere or WorkfusionSmart Automation and Robotics experienceAgile and JIRA (or equivalent) tool expertiseIf you have similar experience to that outlined above and are looking for a new and exciting role, please forward your CV today.Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

An immediate opportunity has arisen for a Client Operations Specialist (Private Wealth) to join our client, a leading financial institution based London About the role:Reporting to the Client Operations Manager, they are looking for a Client Operations Specialist to join the team in Q1 2021. The Client Operations team are predominantly concerned with the control and ongoing administration of their client's accounts ensuring direct debits, payments and fees are all processed correctly.Key responsibilities for Client Operations Specialist (Private Wealth)will include:- Reconciliation of cash receipts and cash allocation across accounts. - Setting up and managing direct debits for clients. - Setting up and managing withdrawals for clients. - Monthly fee reconciliations and fee bookings. - Assisting the Client Service team in messaging clients via the secure message centre Assisting with the quarter end valuation and custody statement production.Managing account closures and account administration in our custody system. Key requirements of the Client Operations Specialist (Private Wealth) are:- 2 years experience working in operations for a Private Wealth, Custodian or Asset Manager.- Knowledge of the financial industry and investments; experience in wealth or investment management is desirable.- Advanced Excel would be beneficial. - Strong communication skills are vital because the role requires daily communication with clients and service providers as well as other members of the team and wider.- Strong academic background through to degree level. If you have similar experience to that outlined above and are looking for a permanent opportunity, please forward your CV today.Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003

Project Manager - Financial Crime Our client, a leading Investment Bank, is recruiting for an experienced Project Manager who can run a project through the full lifecycle independently. The Project Manager will have full responsibility for the Transaction Monitoring and KYC system upgrades, ensuring that the bank delivers new and enhanced functionality to enable growth and minimise risk. Key Responsibilities:Responsible for the project management of multiple significant change initiatives under the guidance of more senior team membersPlan and execute projects and other activities, from contract / proposal initiation to benefit realisation, on behalf of programme management to ensure efficient delivery within defined time, quality and cost parametersDetermines, monitors, reviews and manages project and associated operational costs, resources, risks and issuesPlans, schedules, monitors and reports on overall progress, initiating corrective action where appropriate, to ensure deliverables are produced within time, quality and cost parameters.Assesses continuously whether projects continue to meet business objectives, recommending changes where appropriate to ensure that projects are managed to realise business benefit, or cancelled as appropriateProvides input to the Programme Manager and executes initiatives to help drive delivery and reporting maturity as well as refine processes in the spirit of continuous service improvement Work Experience:Investment Banking/Securities and Financial Crime experience essential (retail banking will not be considered)Project delivery experience across multiple geographies and diverse culturesExperience in managing projects with internal and external interdependenciesSmooth handover of projects to operational delivery, preferably in an ITIL based environmentManagement of external vendors and consultantExperience of both business and tech delivery Education / Qualifications:Degree or equivalent experienceCurrent Prince II Practitioner (or equivalent) If you have similar experience working as a Project Manager within Financial Crime and are looking for a new and exciting contract please forward your CV today.Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003

Act as Company Secretary and maintain statutory records for the Group Companies for Europe (London Branch and Paris Subsidiary) and also provide support to the Governance Manager.Provide company secretarial support and advice to other entities such as partnerships and branches.Provide advice on matters of company law, company secretarial practice and corporate governance (this include both French and English).Act as Secretary to the London Branch Risk, Europe Leadership Team Committees, or any other committees as required from time to time.Hold the calendar for governance bodies meetings (shareholder assembly, Board, Executive Committee and Risk Executive Committee) and convene these meetings. Organise governance bodies meetings.Administer and minute board and committee meetings for the Europe as well as all other companies within the London Branch SecretariatRandstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003

An immediate opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Documentation & Product Development to join our client, a leading financial institution based LondonAbout the company:Our client is building a pensions platform that is transforming pensions, savings and financial well-being, across all generations, around the world. They are making pensions clear and easy in the UK and Ireland, the Middle East, the USA and Australia. Their innovative approach is bringing us huge success and they are scaling up our product team to support our growth. About the role:They are looking to hire the Head of Documentation & Product Development to work in London, to provide ownership of all technical documentation. As they extend their platform into new territories they need to ensure that users of the platform understand how to perform their roles and they need to ensure that all users are given advance notice of new features or changes that may impact them. You will work with engineering to understand any features being built or changes being made and ensure that release notes and manuals are produced or updated and users informed in advance of going live. Key responsibilities for the Head of Documentation & Product Development will include:- Design and implement a set of best practice standards for all technical documentation including release notes and platform operational manuals- Be responsible for the production and timely delivery of 'user appropriate' documentation to support new and existing users of the platform- Maintain a central repository of all documentation with appropriate permissions and clear and auditable version control- Have a clear understanding of the product roadmap and release scheduleRequirements for the Head of Documentation & Product Development:- Ideally you will have a demonstrable pension, product development, or a related financial service background of 5+ years at a senior level- Top-notch communication and influencing skills, and can demonstrate these across all levels- Ability to interpret complex technical information and make it accessible for different audiences- Strong organisational skills- Strong problem solving skills and willingness to roll up one's sleeves to get the job done Skilled at working effectively with cross functional teams across multiple disciplines- Product documentation and experience of working and delivering in technology is highly recommended as you will be working hand in hand with architects, product owners and developers, as well as customers and stakeholdersIf you have similar experience to that outlined above and are looking for a permanent opportunity, please forward your CV today.Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003

Senior Business Analyst - Asset Management Job PurposeAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Business Analyst to work with a renowned Asset Management business. The primary purpose of this role is to work with a wide variety of business teams, including Data Governance and Technology, to support the decommissioning of legacy systems and data platforms focusing on historical data and archiving. Key Responsibilities Build strong relationships with business stakeholders to ensure that the technology strategy is aligned with business goals and strategyExcellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersActively participate in the delivery life-cycle including Agile ceremonies and develop documentation such as system user guides and business process & proceduresResponsible for the business analysis function within the project, working collaboratively with the other assigned BAs to deliver the required functionalityCollaborate with the business and technology to identify historical and archiving data requirements Job Specific Competencies Knowledge of Asset Management business process, workflows and business process re-engineering would be an advantageA good understanding of data sourcing, data management and governanceHands on experience of analysing current systems and documenting the business data model, data flows and relationships of data in different system A strong understanding of data privacyHands on experience of databases, the ability to navigate data structures via SQL queriesHands on project delivery experience is a mustExperience within data engineering and data related projects If you have similar experience working as a OTC Derivatives Business Analyst and are looking for a new and exciting contract please forward your CV today. Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003

OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT/SECTIONThe Financial Crimes team for EMEA in London is part of the Global Financial Crimes Division. It works to ensure that our organisation conducts its business such that we protect our reputation, our business, and our clients within the regulatory and legal framework. It is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of effective systems and controls to protect clients' assets and to mitigate the risk that might be used to further financial crime. MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Sanctions Trade Finance team conducts Trade Finance documentary screening and reviews escalations from the Level 1 EOO Trade Finance team in order to protect the Bank from sanctions regulatory risk.The analyst is responsible for the review and investigation of a wide range of trade finance products, building key relationships with the business and operations to ensure that the high standard of financial crime investigations are maintained to protect the Bank from financial crime risksKEY RESPONSIBILITIESReview and investigation of Sanctions alerts relating to trade finance transactions from London, Dubai, Paris and Milan officesHigh level analysis of supporting documentationCollaboration with Front office teams and Trade Finance operation areas to obtain further information from clients where further information is required.Assess whether Trade Finance transactions are permissible or require further action to either Block or Reject, according to current sanctions regulations in placeEnsures timely and consistent escalation of sanctions risks to Global Sanctions Advisory and regional senior managementWORK EXPERIENCEPreferred:1-3 years of relevant banking/compliance experience SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEFunctional / Technical Competencies:CoreMS Office skillsDemonstrates attention to detailBroad understanding of banking, financial crime risk (Sanctions and TBML) in banking and a generalUnderstanding of the concepts of risk management and controlManages priorities effectively and delivers efficientlyProactively identifies and communicates improvements to process on the grounds of efficiency andeffectiveness Specific to roleStrong analytical skillsFinancial sanctions knowledge in particular OFAC and EU regulationsGood conceptual understanding of risk, compliance and controlsGood understanding of banking products and the UK regulatory environment Education / Qualifications:Preferred:DegreeRelevant qualificationPERSONAL REQUIREMENTSSelf-motivatedGood time-managementAbility to work under pressure and prioritise work accordinglyWorks collaboratively and establishes trusted relationshipsShares specialist knowledge across, at least, the Financial Crime DepartmentCommunicates clearly (in writing and orally), and flexes communication style as appropriateActively considers and supports broad goals across the team and the BankProactively identifies and attempts to resolve issues The organisation, a global financial group is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership. We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law. We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements. Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003

Role Responsibilities Act as the senior project manager and subject matter expert for the Operating Model workstream of the client's Wholesale Credit Risk program. This involves: Managing a diverse group of Risk and Front Office MD stakeholders including the EMEA CRO across a range of activities and forums Taking ownership of the delivery plan, providing experience-led review and challenge to milestones / tasks and structuring the deliverables Coordinating with other workstream PM leads, senior client program staff and other external providers to effectively manage workload and input to tight deadlines Oversee risks and issues identification, tracking and resolution Provide insight into Investment Bank credit risk processes, cross-functional hand-offs and operating model to accelerate solution development and meet best practice Experience / Essential Skills 15+ years experience working in Investment Bank credit risk management / measurement and associated transformation programmes Detailed knowledge of bank credit risk processes and operating models spanning credit decisioning, exposure measurement / management, limit monitoring, regulatory capital calculations, trade approval processes and the development and use of early warning indicators Ability to communicate effectively and work with senior Managing Directors in an SME capacityExperience leading significant workstreams on enterprise-wide credit risk transformation Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.