Framework Data Analyst

CBS, UK&I Market Operations

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and developing team, focusing on delivering top-class service to our UK&I Markets population in procurement and tender management. You will be part of the Frameworks Management Team (FMT), who are a centre of excellence in framework and tender management. We are looking for an innovative self-starter with a first-class skill-set in stakeholder management, effective communication across all levels and a high level of attention to detail. Skills/background in data management and a demonstrated history of identifying and implementing service improvements and efficiencies are key attributes of the Framework Data Analyst. Innovative thinking is required as the Framework Analyst will play an active role in identifying, implementing and driving change to enhance team capability, ie. process automation and improvements.

The opportunity

The FMT are at the front-line of providing framework and tender management across our National Markets, distributing opportunities across the business, managing compliance queries and reporting across all Service Lines. As a Framework Data Analyst, you will report into the FMT Manager and support the Framework Data Lead and Head of Compliance with framework management and compliance activities. You will be expected to perform the core responsibilities detailed below, contributing to the Frameworks Management Team's priorities and objectives and you are also required to contribute to activities or projects across the wider UK&I Market Operations/Business Development function.

Your key responsibilities

• Provide effective day to day management of tender/procurement related activities across National Markets in addition to identifying, managing and owning project work that will contribute to the continued success of the FMT.
• Manage the tender portals and EYTenders mailbox where bid/opportunities are published and ensure that opportunities/clarifications issued are circulated to the business within SLA.
• Providing time critical, proactive support across the National Markets business by circulating relevant opportunities and communications in a timely and accurate manner.
• Effective data management in ensuring that all compliance related activities are maintained, accurate and up to date.
• Having a proactive input into the development of the function by identifying and driving forwards service improvements and efficiencies, project managing and leading such initiatives.
• Own, build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within UK&I National Markets. The relationships may include Partners, Business Development (BD) staff, bid teams across all service lines, Account Coordinators and external clients/procurement management platforms
• Be accountable and have recognisable input into developing and growing the FMT to become a Centre of Excellence in tender/framework management and compliance.
• Provide professional and timely first level management of queries received in respect of procurement activities across Markets, ie. queries from external clients, bid teams and Pursuits Teams relating to framework terms and conditions/compliance.
• Working with and supporting the FMT Data Lead in collaborating MI data used for compliance reporting.
• Build a solid understanding of Regulated Frameworks and the tender/bid process to enable the FMT to provide first-class support to the business.
• Contribute to the capturing of insights eg proactively identify and manage key issues and trends with an aim to enhancing wider team development.

To qualify for the role you must have

• The ability to manage several tasks concurrently; excellent time management and organizational skills, with a results oriented approach.
• An exceptional eye for detail and the ability to accurately manage large volumes of data.
• Excellent communication skills in a wide range of situations and with people at all levels within the organization; experience in managing and advising senior leadership on a day-to-day basis.
• Effective problem-solving skills and risk awareness; this is essential for managing front-line queries and issues raised to the FMT.
• Candidates will require Security Clearance (SC) level to perform this role, so must be willing to go through the required process.

Ideally, you'll also have

• An understanding of the EY organisational structure and service offerings when going to market.
• Demonstrated potential to develop within the organisation.
• Procurement and/or tender management experience.
• Knowledge of working with/managing regulated frameworks and contracts.
• Project management skills.
• Awareness of risk management.

What we look for

We are continually improving FMT processes and procedures, so the Frameworks Data Analyst will be pivotal in identifying and facilitating positive change within the team and wider function. Reporting experience would be beneficial as the Framework Data Analyst will be working with the Data Lead on capturing and manipulating key data/metrics to provide meaningful reporting to the business.

We are looking for an experienced innovative professional, who is willing and able to make a significant contribution to the continued success of the FMT and wider Market Operations function.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we'll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

Lead Compliance Analyst/Manager (MiFID II/FATCA) - Birmingham, Investment Bank

A tier 1 investment bank is currently seeking a Lead Compliance Analyst/Manager to work on a number of regulatory compliance initiatives and obtain specific documentation required to ensure compliance with the MiFID II & FATCA regulations. As one of the Lead Compliance Analysts, the role will involve managing & mentoring a team (of up to 10) to ensure quality standards are met on time and efficiently.

Role responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Team management, mentoring and leadership - while facing off to senior stakeholders across the business
• Getting hands-on with the tasks at hand, but with more senior/high profile customers
• Communicate clearly and build a rapport with Front Office contacts and clients to source and retrieve the required information as efficiently as possible
• Act as an intermediary between Compliance & Front Office
• Gather business and client information required to complete the necessary due diligence for the bank's clients
• Ensure all required MiFID or FATCA documentation is received, validated and escalated accordingly
• Create weekly MI on file status to deliver accurate updates to internal stakeholders
• Manipulate large datasets in MS Excel as well as producing daily reconciliations

Experience required:

• Team management and leadership skills
• Data Analysis skills (Excel, Pivots, vlookups, Spreadsheets etc..)
• Clear communicator, excellent time management
• Experience working in a large scale global organisation
• Legal & Compliance experience, and experience structuring documentation & reports

Desirable experience:

• MiFID II, FATCA
• KYC/AML/Compliance Analysis experience
• Banking experience

Please reply with an updated copy of your CV for consideration.

Lead Compliance Analyst/Manager (MiFID II/FATCA) - Investment Bank/Manager/Team Lead/KYC/AML/MiFID II/FATCA/Compliance/Analysis/Data/Excel/Front Office/Regulatory/Regulation

JOB TITLE: Head of Automated Testing
JOB TYPE: Permanent
SALARY: Up to £60kpa + Benefits
LOCATION: Birmingham

My client, who provide software solutions for the financial industry, are looking for a Head of Automated Testing to join their well-established organisation in Birmingham. As the Head of Automated Testing you will be responsible for helping to design, implement and support the whole automation testing architecture within the business, across all technologies and of all types, including unit testing, functional testing and user interface testing.

The automated testing architecture includes the environments and data used for testing and the tools used to create and maintain them. As the Head of Automated Testing you will be a champion for BDD and TDD, and automated testing in general, publicising success and increasing the knowledge and understanding others within the business.

Skills Required;

Languages -

• Java
• Scala
• Groovy
• C#

Automation Tools -

• Cucumber
• BDD and TDD
• Jenkins and CI
• JUnit, DUnit and RPGUnit
• Selenium, Protractor and web testing technologies
• Test coverage tools

As the Head of Automated Testing you will review automated tests, including code. You will advise and mentor others as to automated testing matters and oversee automated testing focussed projects as well as updating automated testing standards and documentation. You will also write underlying test and framework code, develop frameworks for testing, including data for testing. Implement improvements to processes in order to improve software quality and provide metrics and reporting to differing audiences.

JOB TITLE: Head of Automated Testing
JOB TYPE: Permanent
SALARY: Up to £60kpa + Benefits
LOCATION: Birmingham

Project Manager Risk - VP- level- Birmingham.

My client, a Tier 1 Investment Bank is looking for Project Manager Risk - VP- level to join their technology team based in Birmingham, on a permanent basis.

This critical global role ensures that Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of support changes across a portfolio of wider credit risk applications. You will support any audit and regulatory interim IT fixes. You will provide critical leadership to ensure support IT solutions are delivered. You will liaise with key stakeholders in the UK, Germany, US, and development groups in the EMEA.

The successful candidate will have gained extensive experience in project management, preferably within a Financial Services environment.

Please let me know if you're interested or might know a suitable person. (see below)

Project Manager Risk - VP - level - Birmingham.

My client, a Tier 1 Investment Bank is looking for Project Manager Risk - VP- level to join their technology team based in Birmingham, on a permanent basis.

This critical global role ensures that Project Manager is responsible for the delivery of support changes across a portfolio of wider credit risk applications. You will support any audit and regulatory interim IT fixes. You will provide critical leadership to ensure support IT solutions are delivered. You will liaise with key stakeholders in the UK, Germany, US, and development groups in the EMEA.

The successful candidate will have gained extensive experience in project management, preferably within a Financial Services environment.

Please let me know if you're interested or might know a suitable person (see below)

PCB Operator/PCB Assembly Technician
Hourly Rate: £14.52 per hour
Contract 12 months. 37 hours a week working a 3 shift pattern.
Location: Birmingham

Client
Global leader in the design and manufacture of aero engine control units.

The Role
Working within the electronics department you will be involved in the assembly of PCB (Printed Circuit Boards) assisting the team in meeting production targets.

The Candidate
You will have experience of assembling PCB boards using soldering tools and following schematic diagrams. As you may be involved in testing the PCB boards and diagnosing faults, you will ideally hold IPC certification.

Job title: Compliance Advisory
Corporate title: Vice President/Assistant Vice President
Division: Compliance
Location: Birmingham

Overview:

In your floor based Advisory role you will be directly supporting the business with all Compliance related queries. You will provide Business Line and Legal Entity Compliance Advisory coverage within Rates Trading, Credit Trading, Rates Structuring & Credit Structuring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with staff in Global Markets (GM) and Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) to ensure they act in accordance with all regulatory requirements by giving advice on all applicable laws, regulations, internal policies and exchange requirements. Whilst also providing input with respect to new/updated policies and ensuring that necessary actions are taken by Front Office to meet the regulatory requirements
• Monitoring regulatory developments and changes. Ensuring that key regulatory changes are communicated clearly and concisely on a timely basis to impacted business areas
• Building and maintaining transparent and effective relationships with the other control functions, Compliance staff, business lines, regulatory authorities and Exchanges
• Ensuring on-going familiarity with business products and keeping updated of relevant industry compliance issues and solutions
• Understanding the GM and CIB Advisory Compliance strategy and delivering the message appropriately to team members as necessary
• Actively participating in the implementation of the Compliance Controls Framework (CCF)
• Representing and participating in global practice groups and leading and/or participating in global projects such as Compliance Control Framework
• Representing Compliance at relevant industry associations and on internal committees
• Providing advice and assistance on the application of rules and policies to specific transactions/deals and general business activities based on an understanding of regulation, internal policies, business strategies and product portfolios
• Ensuring advice is in accordance with regulatory requirements and Deutsche Bank Group local/global policies and that procedures are followed
• Participating in the New Product Approval process by reviewing new business initiatives for consistency with regulatory requirements and providing advice to Front Office on achieving compliance
• Developing and maintaining Compliance policies and procedures
• Assisting the business in establishing their policies and procedures and Key Operating Procedures (KOPs) to avoid regulatory and reputational risk. Incorporating regulatory changes into KOPs
• Helping to ensure all staff are adequately trained in line with regulatory requirements and annual training objectives
• Identifying training needs for both Front Office and relevant infrastructure control function staff and providing appropriate training either individually or in conjunction with the training department
• Co-ordinating and overseeing where necessary routine regulatory reviews
• Pro-actively seeking to ensure forward looking identification of risks. Bringing together management information and market intelligence across the department to identify potential risk areas, including performing and assisting with routine regulatory reviews and desk reviews
• Reviewing new business initiatives for consistency with regulatory and internal policy requirements and providing advice to the business on achieving compliance with such requirements
• Partnering with other control functions and central compliance (ie Audit, Operations, Legal, CEA) when matters of common or collateral concern arise and dealing with referrals passed on by CEA
• Resolving issues arising from the adoption of clients and if applicable, ensuring the Escalation policy and procedures are followed
• Monitoring the activities of Front Office covered either individually or in co-operation with CEA to look for instances or patterns of unusual or inappropriate activity or areas of procedural weakness

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong senior stakeholder management
• Strong advisory and influencing skills
• Self Starter; Pro-active; Self motivated
• Experience within Compliance, Accounting, Legal, Policy or Audit Advisory teams preferred
• Relevant product knowledge or adaptable Financial Services knowledge desired

Deutsche Bank is an equal opportunity employer who seeks to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital/civil partnership status, sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability.

Please let us know if you require any adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any concerns about the application process, please contact your recruiter.

Here at EY we are committed to building a better working world and to do that we are looking to continually make improvements in our systems, processes and people agenda. To assist in this we are looking for a HR Projects Consultant to join us on a month fixed term contract basis in our Birmingham office.

The opportunity

Working as part of EY's UK Talent Shared Services (UK TSS) centre, the HR Project Administrator/
Consultant will contribute to a wide portfolio of project activity aligned to HR Services and Regional change. The HR Project Administrator/Consultant will report to the UK TSS Head of Projects.

Your key responsibilities

• Create and maintain project documents through consistent use of EY project tools eg project plans, governance models, roadmaps, actions logs, project charters, risks and issue logs
• Creation of visio process maps to underpin service delivery in achieving Exceptional Client Service (ECS)
• Consult and collaborate to build robust relationships across all UK TSS Service Teams, HR Services and Regional stakeholders, to ensure best practice is shared and to guide project deployment
• Respond to, manage and resolve all issues raised by project team members
• Identify risks and escalate as appropriate
• Troubleshoot issues, identifying root cause and following through to resolution
• Contribute to the overall development of UK TSS by encouraging change and identifying areas for efficiencies aligned to EY's global systems landscape
• Develop and apply an understanding of business needs (client service proposition) to guide approach to delivery of project tasks.
• Contribute to UK TSS and TSS projects and initiatives
• Contribute to building a team with a reputation for delivery exceptional client service
• Commit to own personal development and completion of appropriate learning and development activities to ensure capability and skills are current.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Previous experience in HR project management and leading functional change in a service delivery environment
• Strong organisational and planning skills together with an intelligent, proactive approach to problem solving
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to forge strong working relationships within Talent Shared Services (TSS) and internal/external teams
• Ability to influence and manage stakeholder relationships adapting to change, flexing style and approach
• Able to work under pressure to prioritise workload and manage multiple projects. Demonstrate flexibility to delivering of project tasks
• Able to demonstrate initiative and vision and identify opportunities for process improvement

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we'll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world.

Apply now.

Assistant Data Scientist - Insurance - Analytics

Our client is currently looking to for an Assistant Data scientist to help the current team and develop the analytics initiative.

The successful candidate will help with analytics modelling and infrastructure projects, implementing predictive systems that enable our customer's underwriters.

Working with a the current Data Scientist who has experience in various sector delivering similar initiatives and with full backing of the Executive Board.

The successful candidate's purpose is to develop and drive the Analytics initiative within this insurer, using technical expertise in machine learning and data engineering to design and implement analytics to solve interesting and difficult problems that generate huge benefits for the organisation.

Assistant Data Scientist - Insurance - Analytics

SEO Executive

The Opportunity

One of Birmingham's most well-known and well established digital agencies are looking for a talented SEO Executive to join their well established and ever growing digital team. Based in the heart of the Birmingham creative community, you will be working with some of the most iconic brands in the country and will be working in a flexible environment that offers huge benefits and a structured progression path.

The Role

As an SEO Executive you will be responsible for working alongside the rest of the digital team on a number of external projects. You will be responsible for liaising with clients and managing a number of different multi-site campaigns.

Skills/Experience

You will be a talented SEO Executive who has experience in working on multiple projects and sites at any given time. You will be someone who is comfortable working within WordPress and someone who has experience in using Google Analytics and PPC. You will also be someone who has experience working alongside Web Developers and other tech minded individuals.

You will have experience in the following areas:

*SEO
*PPC
*WordPress
*Google Analytics
*Multi-Site Experience
How to Apply

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the role - then please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place. If you have any further questions then please contact Niall Trimble at Acorn Recruitment.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.

Acorn Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

A forward thinking, innovative organisation based in the centre of Birmingham are looking for a Customer Experience Manager to work with a tier one UK retailer.

You will be responsible for managing the relationship with a big four UK retailer, coordinating the internal Insights team and liaising with the customers Operations teams, delivering actionable insights to help improve customer experience.

The Customer Experience Manager will take a consultative approach to supporting this organisation in not only ensuring the current day to day requirements are delivered, service expectations are exceeded but also looking ahead to solve issues through new innovations and solutions.

The successful Customer Experience Manager will be able to demonstrate:
* Strong client service capabilities - communication, collaboration and promotion of differentiators and new products to retain long term relationships.
* Demonstrate building credible relationships with people of various levels.
* Previous Project Management or Account Management experience .
* Excellent presentation, public speaking skills and general product awareness.
* Commercial and sector awareness, previous experience within retail would be highly beneficial.
* Show efficiency and a sense of urgency when dealing with key individuals.
* Experience within a call centre environment would also be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, driven candidate looking to progress their career. Individuals coming from a stores background will also be considered.

Big Red Recruitment are working exclusively on this opportunity, interview dates are confirmed for January. For more information, please get in touch as soon as possible.

Retail Customer Experience Manager
£30,000 - £40,000
Birmingham City Centre

Key Words - Customer Success, Customer Experience, Account management, Project Manager, Customer Feedback, Customer Journey, client retention, customer support, retail, product knowledge, Customer insight

Procurement Policy & Planning Team Leader

Birmingham

£41,000-£53,500

As Procurement Policy and Planning Team Leader you will contribute to developing, disseminating and advising on procurement policy, processes and standards, as well as leading on programme planning for the Procurement division and being a focal point for wider collaborative initiatives such as the DfT Group Operating Model.

Day to day

As the source of procurement expertise and advice, yours will be a varied and interesting role that will see you draw upon your wealth of relevant knowledge and use your exceptional interpersonal skills to engender confidence and communicate clearly with the wide range of stakeholders that you will be working with.
Our Procurement Division is expanding rapidly to meet the growing demands of sourcing over £11BN worth of contracts. You will responsible for providing advice and guidance throughout the procurement cycle. You will also contribute to programme planning to ensure appropriate resources are available to meet challenging sourcing requirements.
The role is based in Birmingham, with flexible working, training and a wide range of benefits available for the right candidate.

About you

• Proven track record of successfully managing a high performing commercial team in a varied stakeholder environment, developing partnership working and driving continuous improvement
• Strong background in procurement including experience in planning and delivering through the procurement cycle.
• Experience of the public sector procurement process and legislation.
• Ability to take a strategic viewpoint, be detail orientated, have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound understanding of governance processes and the ability to influence and negotiate effectively
• CIPS REQUIRED

Please only apply if you have the essential experience required

Parity Professionals - Source, Develop, Transform

Parity Professionals Ltd acts in the capacity of an Employment Agency when providing permanent recruitment services.