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  • London, England, United Kingdom
  • Up to £200k TC
    • Permanent
One of the top London-based hedge funds is building out an ‘Alternative Investments’ arm and within that expanding their quant research group. They are looking for an experienced investment technology engineer to work alongside the Head of Quantitative Research as the group’s technical authority on how to use the latest technologies to launch the platform to the forefront of the market.

Tech-wise they truly understand that to have successful business lines, they need a world-class foundation of engineers and technologists who have a strong grasp of computer science fundamentals including algorithm design and complexity theory. They are so committed to attracting the very best computer science talent, that they actively encourage the use of opensource technology. You will primarily be coding in Python and related tools including Pandas, NumPy etc. and have full access to opensource tech, DevOps tools and Spark for data analytics. Engineering follows a "test first" approach with focus on Agile engineering best practices.

 

Must have skills:

  • 5+ years’ expert level Python engineering experience across distributed, mission-critical systems.
  • Proven history of working in a fast-paced Agile engineering environment following TDD, BDD etc.
  • Strong SQL knowledge.
  • Excellent grasp of computer science fundamentals such as algorithm design/optimisation, complexities, data structures.
  • Proven history of solving complex comp-sci problems.

 

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of Python libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, PyTest etc.
  • Front office financial experience, ideally in asset/investment management.
  • DevOps experience.
  • Experience working alongside a quantitative researcher.

 

Benefits:

  • Leading compensation package
  • Access to the latest opensource tech
  • Pension, healthcare, paid holiday
  • Very well-connected office location
  • London, England, United Kingdom
  • Up to £200k TC
    • Permanent
One of the top London-based hedge funds is building out an ‘Alternative Investments’ arm and within that expanding their quant research group. They are looking for an experienced investment technology engineer to work alongside the Head of Quantitative Research as the group’s technical authority on how to use the latest technologies to launch the platform to the forefront of the market.

Tech-wise they truly understand that to have successful business lines, they need a world-class foundation of engineers and technologists who have a strong grasp of computer science fundamentals including algorithm design and complexity theory. They are so committed to attracting the very best computer science talent, that they actively encourage the use of opensource technology. You will primarily be coding in Python and related tools including Pandas, NumPy etc. and have full access to opensource tech, DevOps tools and Spark for data analytics. Engineering follows a "test first" approach with focus on Agile engineering best practices.

 

Must have skills:

  • 5+ years’ expert level Python engineering experience across distributed, mission-critical systems.
  • Proven history of working in a fast-paced Agile engineering environment following TDD, BDD etc.
  • Strong SQL knowledge.
  • Excellent grasp of computer science fundamentals such as algorithm design/optimisation, complexities, data structures.
  • Proven history of solving complex comp-sci problems.

 

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of Python libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, PyTest etc.
  • Front office financial experience, ideally in asset/investment management.
  • DevOps experience.
  • Experience working alongside a quantitative researcher.

 

Benefits:

  • Leading compensation package
  • Access to the latest opensource tech
  • Pension, healthcare, paid holiday
  • Very well-connected office location
  • Leeds, England, United Kingdom
  • GBP45000 - GBP50000 per annum
    • Permanent
With nearly 500 staff and 50 partners this law firm optimises multi-disciplinary teamwork and straightforward, relevant advice. This is further validated via a client base of blue chip organisations in a variety of industries, including: manufacturing, retail, corpfinance, technology and media, energy and renewables, public sector, infrastructure and real estate and private equity.

The role:

HarveyNash have been engaged by a prestigious law firm to source an experienced Cyber Security / IT Security Officer in order to ensure the consistent provision of appropriate security measures proportionate to current security risks.

With nearly 500 staff and 50 partners this law firm optimises multi-disciplinary teamwork and straightforward, relevant advice. This is further validated via a client base of blue chip organisations in a variety of industries, including: manufacturing, retail, corpfinance, technology and media, energy and renewables, public sector, infrastructure and real estate and private equity.

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with related teams to identify and report on emerging cyber and IT Security risks and trends; author mitigation reports on those risks/trends and manage the agreed mitigation action
  • Communicate all incidents and issues to department heads (IT and Risk) and the board. Coordinate and oversee investigations, identifying key tasks and manage remediations.
  • Oversee all Vulnerability testing and patch management as it relates to IT / Cyber security
  • SME for both clients and 3rd party suppliers as it relates to information security (ours / theirs), of which includes leading client assessment activities regarding remediation and IT controls.
  • Organise and oversee all aspects of Pen-testing and the annual Cyber Essentials Plus Recertification, included but not limited to management of remediation tasks identified during the process.
  • Work with the BCS Group to forecast and mitigate information security incidents
  • Manage the entire IT / Cyber Security policy compliance and ensuring internal / regulatory standards are upheld
  • Manage internal staff training such that all staff are versed on IT / Cyber security for their role in the organisation
  • Support the adoption of ISO27001 and other regulatory frameworks to the highest standards.

Information Security:

  • Ensure that all data and client information is dealt with in line with the firms policies and procedures
  • Contribute to developing a culture of cyber security awareness by engaging in firm initiatives
  • Ensure all concerns related to information security are reported
  • Assist in the achievements of the firm security objectives published in the information security manual

Experience:

  • Experience of technical control practices gained through working in relevant IT roles (IT Operations / Security / Infrastructure)
  • Experience overseeing, managing and investigating breaches in cyber security or incidents relating to periphery concerns
  • Essential: experience in IT Vulnerability and remediation
  • High-level experience of ISO 27001 Info Security Standard and GDPR including how to handle personal or sensitive data.

Skills:

  • Customer Service
  • Pragmatic approach to solving complex problems
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Data analysis and presentation
  • Time management and organisation
  • Strong English skills both written and verba
  • Highly numerate individual

If the above has piqued your interest and you would like to be considered for the opportunity, please do not hesitate to apply. If you would like further information via a confidential conversation, I can be reached @ Junayd.Moughal@HarveyNash.com

  • Leeds, England, United Kingdom
  • GBP45000 - GBP50000 per annum
    • Permanent
With nearly 500 staff and 50 partners this law firm optimises multi-disciplinary teamwork and straightforward, relevant advice. This is further validated via a client base of blue chip organisations in a variety of industries, including: manufacturing, retail, corpfinance, technology and media, energy and renewables, public sector, infrastructure and real estate and private equity.

The role:

HarveyNash have been engaged by a prestigious law firm to source an experienced Cyber Security / IT Security Officer in order to ensure the consistent provision of appropriate security measures proportionate to current security risks.

With nearly 500 staff and 50 partners this law firm optimises multi-disciplinary teamwork and straightforward, relevant advice. This is further validated via a client base of blue chip organisations in a variety of industries, including: manufacturing, retail, corpfinance, technology and media, energy and renewables, public sector, infrastructure and real estate and private equity.

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with related teams to identify and report on emerging cyber and IT Security risks and trends; author mitigation reports on those risks/trends and manage the agreed mitigation action
  • Communicate all incidents and issues to department heads (IT and Risk) and the board. Coordinate and oversee investigations, identifying key tasks and manage remediations.
  • Oversee all Vulnerability testing and patch management as it relates to IT / Cyber security
  • SME for both clients and 3rd party suppliers as it relates to information security (ours / theirs), of which includes leading client assessment activities regarding remediation and IT controls.
  • Organise and oversee all aspects of Pen-testing and the annual Cyber Essentials Plus Recertification, included but not limited to management of remediation tasks identified during the process.
  • Work with the BCS Group to forecast and mitigate information security incidents
  • Manage the entire IT / Cyber Security policy compliance and ensuring internal / regulatory standards are upheld
  • Manage internal staff training such that all staff are versed on IT / Cyber security for their role in the organisation
  • Support the adoption of ISO27001 and other regulatory frameworks to the highest standards.

Information Security:

  • Ensure that all data and client information is dealt with in line with the firms policies and procedures
  • Contribute to developing a culture of cyber security awareness by engaging in firm initiatives
  • Ensure all concerns related to information security are reported
  • Assist in the achievements of the firm security objectives published in the information security manual

Experience:

  • Experience of technical control practices gained through working in relevant IT roles (IT Operations / Security / Infrastructure)
  • Experience overseeing, managing and investigating breaches in cyber security or incidents relating to periphery concerns
  • Essential: experience in IT Vulnerability and remediation
  • High-level experience of ISO 27001 Info Security Standard and GDPR including how to handle personal or sensitive data.

Skills:

  • Customer Service
  • Pragmatic approach to solving complex problems
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Data analysis and presentation
  • Time management and organisation
  • Strong English skills both written and verba
  • Highly numerate individual

If the above has piqued your interest and you would like to be considered for the opportunity, please do not hesitate to apply. If you would like further information via a confidential conversation, I can be reached @ Junayd.Moughal@HarveyNash.com

  • Manchester, England, United Kingdom
  • Negotiable
    • Permanent
Application Manager

Do you have experience leading a team within an applications environment? Do you have the ability to build excellent rapport, working with multiple teams and effectively managing vendors?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-known organisation, based in South Manchester. You will take on the responsibility of supporting application management at a Global Level!

This role will have no direct reports but will have the scope to develop into a senior management role in the future.

The Role

You will sit as part of a BA team, directly reporting to the IT BA Manager.

  • Manage upgrades, replacements and decommission roadmaps for all critical non-SAP applications across the globe

  • You will understand and support all integration aspects of non-SAP systems into SAP across the globe

  • There will be a key focus on vendor management, annual cost reviews and facilitation of application changes and upgrades.

  • You will gather and analyse proposed changes to the non-SAP environment in order to assess the impact and priority of changes

  • Undertake annual service reviews with application third party vendors.

Who you are

  • Strong experience working with 3rd party vendors

  • The ability to create and maintain a global application roadmap

  • 8+ years experience of working with applications.

  • A degree in an IT related field.

Interviews for this role will be held imminently. If you match the above criteria and have excellent communication skills with the ability to manage a large work load within a fast paced environment I want to hear from you!

  • Manchester, England, United Kingdom
  • Negotiable
    • Permanent
Application Manager

Do you have experience leading a team within an applications environment? Do you have the ability to build excellent rapport, working with multiple teams and effectively managing vendors?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-known organisation, based in South Manchester. You will take on the responsibility of supporting application management at a Global Level!

This role will have no direct reports but will have the scope to develop into a senior management role in the future.

The Role

You will sit as part of a BA team, directly reporting to the IT BA Manager.

  • Manage upgrades, replacements and decommission roadmaps for all critical non-SAP applications across the globe

  • You will understand and support all integration aspects of non-SAP systems into SAP across the globe

  • There will be a key focus on vendor management, annual cost reviews and facilitation of application changes and upgrades.

  • You will gather and analyse proposed changes to the non-SAP environment in order to assess the impact and priority of changes

  • Undertake annual service reviews with application third party vendors.

Who you are

  • Strong experience working with 3rd party vendors

  • The ability to create and maintain a global application roadmap

  • 8+ years experience of working with applications.

  • A degree in an IT related field.

Interviews for this role will be held imminently. If you match the above criteria and have excellent communication skills with the ability to manage a large work load within a fast paced environment I want to hear from you!

  • London, England, United Kingdom
  • £70,000 - £80,000 + excellent bonus opportunities.
    • Permanent
Microservices Architect - London - £70,000 to £80,000

My client’s investments Technology department are expanding the Architecture team to support sustained growth of Front Office IT and to collaborate with senior leaders, business and technology partners to design a state-of-the-art platform on which to gain further market share.

A new Architecture function is being created to establish the target state architecture for the platform across all asset-classes and capabilities whilst being aligned to enterprise, business, technology and architecture goals.

Within this new function, we are looking for an experienced Architect to extend the teams capability in London to work closely with international business and technology partners.

Requirements

  • Understand NoSQL databases from an architectural standpoint.
  • Cloud experience - microservices.
  • You are up-to-speed with industry trends and technologies with the ability to comprehend their functions and capabilities and how to apply them appropriately.
  • Understands common architecture frameworks and models.
  • Understands, and is able to apply, meta-models, taxonomies, and ontologies.

Role summary and job responsibilities:

  • Practicing accountability for work of self and sometimes others, provides process and standards advice in area of specialization.
  • Understanding and advocating EA principles and articulating value proposition of architecture to technology partners.
  • Managing and continuously improving the design and implementation of architecture processes and artefacts.
  • Ensuring our firm's projects engage architecture early and often on architecturally significant projects.
  • Reviewing key design decisions with departmental architecture review boards.
  • Ensuring decisions around architecture are made and deviations from standards are properly identified, addressed, and communicated.
  • Participating and leading reviews of projects that are in flight. Works closely with technical leads of projects contributing solutions to the project's most challenging problems and able to be hands on as needed.
  • Ensuring that all individual solution architecture artefacts and changes are documented as per process standards and stored in the companies EA Library to facilitate compliance, organization, and access.
  • Coordinating with other enterprise architects as necessary for solution architecture.
  • Taking control of complex or vague problems and steps through them in a rational way.
  • Balancing tactical vs. strategic trade-offs when making decisions or proposing solutions.
  • Flexibility in your thinking; you excel at providing solutions when additional information or ideas are presented.
  • Mentoring junior members of the team.
  • identifying when junior engineers need help and providing support in a positive way that promotes confidence.
  • Dedicated to helping team members/makes suggestions to improve practices.
  • Leading a small team on a specific project or task.

Business knowledge

  • You are able to work directly with business partners.
  • Decisions show a focus on current and future business priorities, together with fiscal responsibility.
  • You can articulate business needs and translate them into technology solutions.
  • Engages in identifying architectural weaknesses and recommending appropriate solutions.
  • ln-depth technical knowledge and expertise.
  • London, England, United Kingdom
  • £70,000 - £80,000 + excellent bonus opportunities.
    • Permanent
Microservices Architect - London - £70,000 to £80,000

My client’s investments Technology department are expanding the Architecture team to support sustained growth of Front Office IT and to collaborate with senior leaders, business and technology partners to design a state-of-the-art platform on which to gain further market share.

A new Architecture function is being created to establish the target state architecture for the platform across all asset-classes and capabilities whilst being aligned to enterprise, business, technology and architecture goals.

Within this new function, we are looking for an experienced Architect to extend the teams capability in London to work closely with international business and technology partners.

Requirements

  • Understand NoSQL databases from an architectural standpoint.
  • Cloud experience - microservices.
  • You are up-to-speed with industry trends and technologies with the ability to comprehend their functions and capabilities and how to apply them appropriately.
  • Understands common architecture frameworks and models.
  • Understands, and is able to apply, meta-models, taxonomies, and ontologies.

Role summary and job responsibilities:

  • Practicing accountability for work of self and sometimes others, provides process and standards advice in area of specialization.
  • Understanding and advocating EA principles and articulating value proposition of architecture to technology partners.
  • Managing and continuously improving the design and implementation of architecture processes and artefacts.
  • Ensuring our firm's projects engage architecture early and often on architecturally significant projects.
  • Reviewing key design decisions with departmental architecture review boards.
  • Ensuring decisions around architecture are made and deviations from standards are properly identified, addressed, and communicated.
  • Participating and leading reviews of projects that are in flight. Works closely with technical leads of projects contributing solutions to the project's most challenging problems and able to be hands on as needed.
  • Ensuring that all individual solution architecture artefacts and changes are documented as per process standards and stored in the companies EA Library to facilitate compliance, organization, and access.
  • Coordinating with other enterprise architects as necessary for solution architecture.
  • Taking control of complex or vague problems and steps through them in a rational way.
  • Balancing tactical vs. strategic trade-offs when making decisions or proposing solutions.
  • Flexibility in your thinking; you excel at providing solutions when additional information or ideas are presented.
  • Mentoring junior members of the team.
  • identifying when junior engineers need help and providing support in a positive way that promotes confidence.
  • Dedicated to helping team members/makes suggestions to improve practices.
  • Leading a small team on a specific project or task.

Business knowledge

  • You are able to work directly with business partners.
  • Decisions show a focus on current and future business priorities, together with fiscal responsibility.
  • You can articulate business needs and translate them into technology solutions.
  • Engages in identifying architectural weaknesses and recommending appropriate solutions.
  • ln-depth technical knowledge and expertise.
  • London, England, United Kingdom
  • GBP70000 - GBP90000 per annum
    • Permanent
Senior Technical Oracle Financials Consultant - GL sought by leading Investment Bank based in London.

Senior Technical Oracle Financials Consultant - GL sought by leading Investment Bank based in London.

The role:

  • The new position will be required to support the planned workload for the team primarily focussing on the anticipated Regulatory Prudential Change Programme and Oracle GL upgrade projects during the first 12-24 months.
  • The team maintains key data repositories for Regulatory, Finance (OracleGL), Product Control, Compliance and Management Information including Controls Tower.
  • The role requires interaction with various business areas (primarily Finance,Regulatory, Compliance and Operations) to understand requirements, provide support and implement solutions specific to their needs. Follow departmental procedures for time sheets and absence management (Holiday, WFH)


Experience required:

  • Extensive SQL
  • Strong Oracle Financials/OracleGL
  • Regulatory knowledge
  • Experience with OracleGL upgrades
  • ETL, SSA/Tabular warehouses/Dashboards


Please apply within for further details or call on 02073331838.

George Cave

Harvey Nash - Finance & Banking

  • London, England, United Kingdom
  • GBP70000 - GBP90000 per annum
    • Permanent
Senior Technical Oracle Financials Consultant - GL sought by leading Investment Bank based in London.

Senior Technical Oracle Financials Consultant - GL sought by leading Investment Bank based in London.

The role:

  • The new position will be required to support the planned workload for the team primarily focussing on the anticipated Regulatory Prudential Change Programme and Oracle GL upgrade projects during the first 12-24 months.
  • The team maintains key data repositories for Regulatory, Finance (OracleGL), Product Control, Compliance and Management Information including Controls Tower.
  • The role requires interaction with various business areas (primarily Finance,Regulatory, Compliance and Operations) to understand requirements, provide support and implement solutions specific to their needs. Follow departmental procedures for time sheets and absence management (Holiday, WFH)


Experience required:

  • Extensive SQL
  • Strong Oracle Financials/OracleGL
  • Regulatory knowledge
  • Experience with OracleGL upgrades
  • ETL, SSA/Tabular warehouses/Dashboards


Please apply within for further details or call on 02073331838.

George Cave

Harvey Nash - Finance & Banking