Quantitative Research (Python/Machine Learning)

My client is a start-up hedge fund that since starting last year, are already managing over £140 million in assets. They specialise in developing trading strategies through Machine Learning techniques and have huge growth plans for the next 3 year's that revolve around this hire and a number of other keys hires this year.

They are looking for a Quantitative Researcher with a strong educational background and at least 2 year's commercial experience writing production code and in a research based role within financial services.

Requirements

• PhD/Master's in Engineering/Statistics/Mathematics/Physics/Computer Science
• Strong Python programming skills (ability to write production code rather than just prototyping and research)
• Machine Learning/Modelling experience
• 2-3 year's commercial experience in a Quant/Researcher focussed role

This is a chance to join a small hedge fund with exciting growth plans and get exposure to cutting edge technologies, trading strategies and work on greenfield projects.

If you feel you meet these requirements and would like to find out more about this role please send a copy of your CV or call on 0207 997 1168 for more information. Your application will be held in strict confidence and your CV will not be forwarded on without a prior detailed conversation about the role and company and your express permission.

*please note all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship*

Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. It is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices.

To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices.

We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.

Quantitative Research (Python/Machine Learning)

My client is a start-up hedge fund that since starting last year, are already managing over £140 million in assets. They specialise in developing trading strategies through Machine Learning techniques and have huge growth plans for the next 3 year's that revolve around this hire and a number of other keys hires this year.

They are looking for a Quantitative Researcher with a strong educational background and at least 2 year's commercial experience writing production code and in a research based role within financial services.

Requirements

• PhD/Master's in Engineering/Statistics/Mathematics/Physics/Computer Science
• Strong Python programming skills (ability to write production code rather than just prototyping and research)
• Machine Learning/Modelling experience
• 2-3 year's commercial experience in a Quant/Researcher focussed role

This is a chance to join a small hedge fund with exciting growth plans and get exposure to cutting edge technologies, trading strategies and work on greenfield projects.

If you feel you meet these requirements and would like to find out more about this role please send a copy of your CV or call on 0207 997 1168 for more information. Your application will be held in strict confidence and your CV will not be forwarded on without a prior detailed conversation about the role and company and your express permission.

*please note all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship*

Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. It is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices.

To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices.

We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.

My client, a banking group are seeking an Infrastructure Engineer who can also act as a point of escalation for any 3rd Line issues.

Key skills include:

• Supporting users via telephone, face to face and email
• Windows
• Exchange 2010
• Active Directory
• Sharepoint 2007/ 2010
• Airwatch

Please send your CV's in for review.

Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. It is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices.

To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices.

We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.

My client, a banking group are seeking an Infrastructure Engineer who can also act as a point of escalation for any 3rd Line issues.

Key skills include:

• Supporting users via telephone, face to face and email
• Windows
• Exchange 2010
• Active Directory
• Sharepoint 2007/ 2010
• Airwatch

Please send your CV's in for review.

Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. It is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices.

To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices.

We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice at https://www.allegisgroup.com/en-gb/privacy-notices for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.

SAS Analyst- Contract

A financial client I am working closely with are urgently seeking for a SAS Analyst

It's a long term role working in the City

Requirements:

• Extensive SAS (preferred) and/or SQL

• Banking Industry Experience as a SAS Analyst

• Redress/Remediation Experience

• Stakeholder management experience; ability to deal with complex situations

• Experience working with manipulating very large datasets

Please do forward a cv if you meet the above requirements

To find out more about Huxley, please visit www.huxley.com

Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

SAS Analyst- Contract

A financial client I am working closely with are urgently seeking for a SAS Analyst

It's a long term role working in the City

Requirements:

• Extensive SAS (preferred) and/or SQL

• Banking Industry Experience as a SAS Analyst

• Redress/Remediation Experience

• Stakeholder management experience; ability to deal with complex situations

• Experience working with manipulating very large datasets

Please do forward a cv if you meet the above requirements

To find out more about Huxley, please visit www.huxley.com

Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 1st Floor, 75 King William Street, London, EC4N 7BE, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

You will be working closely with the Development Manager as well as the CTO on a combination of project and BAU work. Currently they have a business critical project working on a Risk Margin and Pricing Calculation tool.

My client is looking for full-stack Java Developers (predominantly Server Side) with strong Core Java skills as well as knowledge of Risk Margin and Pricing Calculation tools. If you have experience working on Market Risk platforms and you’re familiar with VaR calculation tools – this would be very relevant.

Any knowledge of OTC Derivatives is required, and it would be highly beneficial to have knowledge of credit default swaps.

Please apply within if you have the relevant experience and would like to be considered.

Java Developer – Risk & Margin Calculations – OTC Derivatives – INSIDE IR35

Kite Human Capital – Hire Better

We are unashamedly focused on working with only the best people, who care about customer value and maintain a fantastic working reputation. If you are someone that is committed to working hard to achieve great results, views challenge as an exciting opportunity and wants to work in some of the best possible assignments then please get in touch, we’d love to help you find your next position.

We pride ourselves on rock solid integrity and honesty, and place client value at the centre of every decision we make.

2018 – Winner ‘Best Client Service’

2017 – Winner ‘Agency of The Year’

2017 – Winner ‘Banking & Financial Services Agency’

2016 – Winner ‘Banking & Financial Services Agency’

You will be working closely with the Development Manager as well as the CTO on a combination of project and BAU work. Currently they have a business critical project working on a Risk Margin and Pricing Calculation tool.

My client is looking for full-stack Java Developers (predominantly Server Side) with strong Core Java skills as well as knowledge of Risk Margin and Pricing Calculation tools. If you have experience working on Market Risk platforms and you’re familiar with VaR calculation tools – this would be very relevant.

Any knowledge of OTC Derivatives is required, and it would be highly beneficial to have knowledge of credit default swaps.

Please apply within if you have the relevant experience and would like to be considered.

Java Developer – Risk & Margin Calculations – OTC Derivatives – INSIDE IR35

Kite Human Capital – Hire Better

We are unashamedly focused on working with only the best people, who care about customer value and maintain a fantastic working reputation. If you are someone that is committed to working hard to achieve great results, views challenge as an exciting opportunity and wants to work in some of the best possible assignments then please get in touch, we’d love to help you find your next position.

We pride ourselves on rock solid integrity and honesty, and place client value at the centre of every decision we make.

2018 – Winner ‘Best Client Service’

2017 – Winner ‘Agency of The Year’

2017 – Winner ‘Banking & Financial Services Agency’

2016 – Winner ‘Banking & Financial Services Agency’

Job title: Test Lead

Location: Potters Bar or Isle Of Man

Job type: Permanent

Who we are

Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation.

Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues.

Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by providing our customers with expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers.

What we’re building 

We now need a Test Lead to support the transformation and the future growth of the business within the IT function. The Test Lead is responsible for the planning, monitoring and control of all project testing activities.

Job summary

Reporting directly to the QA Manager, the Test Lead will be responsible for all day-to-day testing tasks on projects to which they are assigned, including functional testing, performance testing, regression testing and co-ordinating the use of automation to optimise test & delivery efficiency. The Test Lead is responsible for the planning, monitoring and control of all project testing activities.

The Test Lead will supplement the existing knowledge and skills base within the team, mentoring and training other testers to ensure knowledge is shared as applicable across the team.

What you’ll do

•Day-to-day management of Test Analysts to deliver Project / Release Test Plans
•Managing the activities involved in delivering specific test tasks enabling Test Analysts and Senior Test Analysts to complete test activities on time.
•Perform hands-on testing as required to ensure timely completion of test activities.
•Responsible for test preparation and execution of all Canada Life owned testing phases, including Non-Functional testing.
•Ensuring that all testing is completed to time, cost and quality.
•Definition and sign-off of Project / Release Test Plans.
•Oversee the implementation of test automation for specific Projects / Releases.
•Identifying skills gaps and related training requirements within the team.
•Knowledge transfer, training and mentoring of other members of the QA team.
•Defect Management.
•Provide Test Progress Reports and relevant Management Information regularly and on request.
•Assisting the QA Manager in embedding new test methodologies.
•Identifying process improvements to increase efficiency and enhance test maturity.

Essential:

•           Strong experience working within an agile (SCRUM) development environment and experience working within a waterfall delivery methodology.

•           Excellent knowledge of manual testing methods and techniques used to identify test scenarios and criteria.

•           Proven Test Lead or Senior Test Analyst experience, leading the QA effort of a team of testers.

•           Regression Testing & Automation - knowledge and experience of automated test frameworks and creating automated tests. Applying automation to create an efficient Regression Test approach.

•           Able to co-ordinate different phases of testing, including System Testing, UAT and Business Acceptance Testing.

•           Previous experience mentoring other members of a team.

•           Experience working with and managing quality from external suppliers.

•           Co-ordinating testers across multiple physical locations.

Highly Desirable:

•           Experience in Insurance or Financial Services, ideally wealth management

            and retirement products.

•           Experience using Jira / Zephyr for Test Case Management.

•           Previous experience of testing on large scale projects / transformation programmes.

•           Performance Testing – knowledge of industry load and monitoring tools with hands-on experience of their use to meet Non-Functional Requirements.

Preferable:

•           Knowledge and experience of Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery and related best practices.

•           ISTQB / ISEB qualified in a Test Management qualification.

•           Exposure to testing on the GBST / FNZ Composer Platform.

What you’ll like about working here

As a Canada Life UK colleague, you’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance, along with a generous pension and bonus scheme. You’ll also receive the support you need with your personal and professional development.

Our focus is to have an engaged, committed and motivated work force, operating in a high performing and collaborative culture. We want to create an organisation that offers opportunities for all our people to develop their skills and talent, and build rewarding careers with us.

Diversity and inclusion

Canada Life is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our role as an employer of choice is to provide the right environment for talented people to do their best work, by respecting, understanding and valuing individual differences.

Job title: Test Lead

Location: Potters Bar or Isle Of Man

Job type: Permanent

Who we are

Canada Life UK looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals, families and companies. We help to build better futures for our customers, our intermediaries and our employees by operating as a modern, agile and welcoming organisation.

Part of our parent company Great-West Lifeco, Canada Life UK has operated in the United Kingdom since 1903. We have hundreds of respected and supported employees committed to doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues.

Canada Life UK is transforming to create a more customer-focused business by providing our customers with expertise on financial and tax planning, offering home finance and annuities propositions, and providing collective fund solutions to third party customers.

What we’re building 

We now need a Test Lead to support the transformation and the future growth of the business within the IT function. The Test Lead is responsible for the planning, monitoring and control of all project testing activities.

Job summary

Reporting directly to the QA Manager, the Test Lead will be responsible for all day-to-day testing tasks on projects to which they are assigned, including functional testing, performance testing, regression testing and co-ordinating the use of automation to optimise test & delivery efficiency. The Test Lead is responsible for the planning, monitoring and control of all project testing activities.

The Test Lead will supplement the existing knowledge and skills base within the team, mentoring and training other testers to ensure knowledge is shared as applicable across the team.

What you’ll do

•Day-to-day management of Test Analysts to deliver Project / Release Test Plans
•Managing the activities involved in delivering specific test tasks enabling Test Analysts and Senior Test Analysts to complete test activities on time.
•Perform hands-on testing as required to ensure timely completion of test activities.
•Responsible for test preparation and execution of all Canada Life owned testing phases, including Non-Functional testing.
•Ensuring that all testing is completed to time, cost and quality.
•Definition and sign-off of Project / Release Test Plans.
•Oversee the implementation of test automation for specific Projects / Releases.
•Identifying skills gaps and related training requirements within the team.
•Knowledge transfer, training and mentoring of other members of the QA team.
•Defect Management.
•Provide Test Progress Reports and relevant Management Information regularly and on request.
•Assisting the QA Manager in embedding new test methodologies.
•Identifying process improvements to increase efficiency and enhance test maturity.

Essential:

•           Strong experience working within an agile (SCRUM) development environment and experience working within a waterfall delivery methodology.

•           Excellent knowledge of manual testing methods and techniques used to identify test scenarios and criteria.

•           Proven Test Lead or Senior Test Analyst experience, leading the QA effort of a team of testers.

•           Regression Testing & Automation - knowledge and experience of automated test frameworks and creating automated tests. Applying automation to create an efficient Regression Test approach.

•           Able to co-ordinate different phases of testing, including System Testing, UAT and Business Acceptance Testing.

•           Previous experience mentoring other members of a team.

•           Experience working with and managing quality from external suppliers.

•           Co-ordinating testers across multiple physical locations.

Highly Desirable:

•           Experience in Insurance or Financial Services, ideally wealth management

            and retirement products.

•           Experience using Jira / Zephyr for Test Case Management.

•           Previous experience of testing on large scale projects / transformation programmes.

•           Performance Testing – knowledge of industry load and monitoring tools with hands-on experience of their use to meet Non-Functional Requirements.

Preferable:

•           Knowledge and experience of Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery and related best practices.

•           ISTQB / ISEB qualified in a Test Management qualification.

•           Exposure to testing on the GBST / FNZ Composer Platform.

What you’ll like about working here

As a Canada Life UK colleague, you’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive reward package including income protection, private medical insurance and life assurance, along with a generous pension and bonus scheme. You’ll also receive the support you need with your personal and professional development.

Our focus is to have an engaged, committed and motivated work force, operating in a high performing and collaborative culture. We want to create an organisation that offers opportunities for all our people to develop their skills and talent, and build rewarding careers with us.

Diversity and inclusion

Canada Life is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our role as an employer of choice is to provide the right environment for talented people to do their best work, by respecting, understanding and valuing individual differences.