Nicoll Curtin Technology

Trade Surveillance Officer/Market Surveillance Officer/Market Abuse Surveillance Analyst - £600 DOE Are you an experienced trade surveillance professional seeking your next contract in a fast-paced, international environment? Overview: We are looking for a skilled AVP, Trade Surveillance Officer to provide surveillance coverage across European markets on a contract basis. The successful candidate will monitor trading activity, conduct investigations, and ensure adherence to UK and EU Market Abuse Regulations. Responsibilities: Execute daily surveillance processes to maintain market integrity Analyse trading data and escalate potential market abuse cases Conduct thematic reviews and produce reports for senior stakeholders Submit STORs to regulators (eg FCA, AFM) Contribute to the enhancement of surveillance systems and frameworks Requirements: Proven experience in trade surveillance and/or data analytics (brokerage, trading, regulator, or exchange) Knowledge of UK/EU Market Abuse Regulations Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills Ability to work with senior stakeholders across functions and jurisdictions Apply today for more information.

Senior Consultant - Finance Transformation Location: Hybrid across the UK, with flexibility and occasional travel as needed Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £50,000-£70,000 per year DOE We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Transformation Consultant to help shape and deliver large-scale transformation programmes across Finance functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant with 5-10 years ' operational and finance transformation experience, who has successfully implemented SaaS solutions for Finance, ideally Oracle , Workday , or SAP . In this role, you will work closely with clients to redefine Finance operating models, lead workshops, challenge current ways of working, support vendor selection, and guide teams through the implementation and adoption of new technologies. Your expertise will enable clients to get the most out of SaaS solutions while ensuring transformations deliver meaningful business outcomes. This position blends stakeholder and project management, solution and process design, and change management, with a strong focus on supporting Finance teams and the wider business through their transformation journey. What you'll be doing Advising clients on Finance service design and operating model changes resulting from technology and automation. Building the case for change and defining transformation roadmaps and implementation plans. Providing expertise on finance technology deployments from functional, organisational, and change perspectives. Supporting clients to design and implement solutions that deliver measurable outcomes and align to strategic principles. Leading functional teams to deliver transformation programmes. Identifying and resolving risks and issues during technology deployments. Working with technical teams to ensure solutions are delivered to specification and business requirements. Embedding new ways of working within Finance teams. Contributing to internal process improvements and knowledge-sharing initiatives. What we're looking for Qualified accountant (preferably 1+ years post-qualification). 5-10 years of Finance and Finance Transformation experience. Strong track record of implementing SaaS Finance solutions (Oracle, Workday, SAP or similar). Proven ability to map and document Finance processes. Experience engaging stakeholders at all levels, facilitating workshops, and guiding decision-making. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate opportunities into actionable roadmaps. Ability to manage change and embed new ways of working effectively. Why join? Work on high-impact Finance transformation programmes with leading organisations. Be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative environment that values expertise and innovation. Access continuous learning and development opportunities to grow your career. Join a supportive and forward-thinking team culture where you can make a real difference. Flexible hybrid working with support for travel and in-person collaboration when required.

Contract Opportunity - Quant Developer We're working with a leading financial institution on a long-term project within their Equity Derivatives Quant team. They're looking for a skilled C++ developer with strong Front Office experience to help build and evolve their pricing and risk infrastructure . The setup: London (Canary Wharf), 2-3 days onsite/week Up to £1000/day (Inside IR35 via umbrella) 6 months, with potential for long-term extensions What's the role about? You'll be part of a team modernising key systems used for pricing , risk , and P&L calculations . The work is hands-on and collaborative, involving close interaction with traders, quants, and tech teams across global locations. What you'll need: Strong C++ development experience Solid Python skills (5+ years) Experience working in Windows/Linux environments Background in equities, derivatives, or similar asset classes (FX, commodities also considered) Prior experience building or supporting trading systems in a banking environment Nice to have: Familiarity with Sophis (Legacy tool) Understanding of pricing models, market data pipelines, and risk measures Academic background in maths, physics, or engineering Candidates must be UK citizens or hold ILR to be considered. If this sounds relevant, feel free to get in touch or share with someone in your network.