Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Security Operations Manager role is integral to BDO, ensuring that we protect our colleagues, clients and partners information as we rapidly expand our digital footprint. Reporting into the Head of IT Security, you'll ensure the delivery of cybersecurity improvement initiatives, operational excellence, technical security assurance and develop a talent pipeline. You'll work closely alongside the Head of IT Security to instill the right structure and processes to support the delivery of continual Cybersecurity improvements across BDO and will have direct line management responsibilities of 3x Cybersecurity Analysts where you will conduct performance reviews, and provide leadership and coaching, including technical and personal development programs for team members. You'll also: Deliver security operations technology roadmaps in conjunction with the wider Cybersecurity strategy. Propose changes to existing policies, procedures and configurations to ensure operating efficiency and regulatory compliance. Contribute to the security strategy, ensuring that technical and structural considerations regarding design, build and run components are considered. Aid the Head of IT Security in chairing various defined security management working groups, ensuring that reporting against progress vs plan is developed. Manage security operational production incidents and participate in problem and change management forums. Serve as an active participant in the information security governance process, working with Business Analysts, Governance and PMO functions in order to ensure that cyber risks are accurately reported, assessed and mitigated. Consult with IT and support staff to ensure that security is factored into the evaluation, selection, installation and configuration of new products and services. Report on the implementation of technical controls to support and enforce defined security policies. Report on the technical aspects of security management against pre-defined Cybersecurity operational metrics. Engage with the MSSP re Service Level Agreements (SLA's), monitoring metrics, including contract and performance metrics Own day-to-day management IT Security Service Requests and tickets, including: Reporting, Knowledge Management, Root Cause Analysis and Proactive Problem Repetition Avoidance. Contribute to a Cybersecurity knowledgebase comprising technical reference libraries, security advisories and alerts, information on security trends and practices, and laws and regulations. Ensure audit trails, system logs and other monitoring data sources are reviewed periodically and are in compliance with policies and audit requirements. Contribute to the development of a Cybersecurity Operations Resource and Capacity planner managed through BDO's Azure DevOps environment. Oversee incident response, threat detection, and mitigation efforts You'll be someone with: A good understanding of monitoring frameworks eg MITRE ATT&CK and SIEM technologies eg Microsoft Sentinel An interest in automation of Security operation function including artificial intelligence An understanding of Microsoft security product portfolio CISSP/CISM (Desired) CCSP/SSCP (Desired) Proven experience in Cybersecurity and IT Operations (Required) DLP, EDR/XDR, CASB, E-mail Security, SWG and ZTNA/SASE You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. The Security Operations Manager role is integral to BDO, ensuring that we protect our colleagues, clients and partners information as we rapidly expand our digital footprint. Reporting into the Head of IT Security, you'll ensure the delivery of cybersecurity improvement initiatives, operational excellence, technical security assurance and develop a talent pipeline. You'll work closely alongside the Head of IT Security to instill the right structure and processes to support the delivery of continual Cybersecurity improvements across BDO and will have direct line management responsibilities of 3x Cybersecurity Analysts where you will conduct performance reviews, and provide leadership and coaching, including technical and personal development programs for team members. You'll also: Deliver security operations technology roadmaps in conjunction with the wider Cybersecurity strategy. Propose changes to existing policies, procedures and configurations to ensure operating efficiency and regulatory compliance. Contribute to the security strategy, ensuring that technical and structural considerations regarding design, build and run components are considered. Aid the Head of IT Security in chairing various defined security management working groups, ensuring that reporting against progress vs plan is developed. Manage security operational production incidents and participate in problem and change management forums. Serve as an active participant in the information security governance process, working with Business Analysts, Governance and PMO functions in order to ensure that cyber risks are accurately reported, assessed and mitigated. Consult with IT and support staff to ensure that security is factored into the evaluation, selection, installation and configuration of new products and services. Report on the implementation of technical controls to support and enforce defined security policies. Report on the technical aspects of security management against pre-defined Cybersecurity operational metrics. Engage with the MSSP re Service Level Agreements (SLA's), monitoring metrics, including contract and performance metrics Own day-to-day management IT Security Service Requests and tickets, including: Reporting, Knowledge Management, Root Cause Analysis and Proactive Problem Repetition Avoidance. Contribute to a Cybersecurity knowledgebase comprising technical reference libraries, security advisories and alerts, information on security trends and practices, and laws and regulations. Ensure audit trails, system logs and other monitoring data sources are reviewed periodically and are in compliance with policies and audit requirements. Contribute to the development of a Cybersecurity Operations Resource and Capacity planner managed through BDO's Azure DevOps environment. Oversee incident response, threat detection, and mitigation efforts You'll be someone with: A good understanding of monitoring frameworks eg MITRE ATT&CK and SIEM technologies eg Microsoft Sentinel An interest in automation of Security operation function including artificial intelligence An understanding of Microsoft security product portfolio CISSP/CISM (Desired) CCSP/SSCP (Desired) Proven experience in Cybersecurity and IT Operations (Required) DLP, EDR/XDR, CASB, E-mail Security, SWG and ZTNA/SASE You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Great permanent opportunity to join a fast-growing technology-based organisation located in Surrey as an IT and Business Change Project Manager. Joining a small, friendly and growing team within the PMO function you will be involved and responsible for planning and managing strategic company wide IT and Business Change projects. The role is varied and requires a Project Manage to manage an array of exciting existing and new projects to include; A CRM upgrade, ticketing system upgrade and crucial industry lead projects within strict deadline to name just a few. Already possessing a couple of years experience managing projects end to end, writing clear project plans and adhering to timeframes and deadlines set within the business. You may be looking for your next new challenge where you can progress your skills and knowledge and to be supported with extra training and development around new systems and technologies. The role offers hybrid working of two days in the office and three days working from home per week. There is plenty of local parking and is a short walk from a train station. Skills and experience required: Minimum of two years experience as an IT Project Manager with some experience within Business Change projects Ideally a Prince 2/Lean Six Sigma or similar are preferred Degree educated is essential Experience of managing medium to large projects Strong Stakeholder experience Experience of and happy to gather own requirements where a Business Analyst isn t available Solid experience around Governance and Best Practices Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures Strong problem solving and analytical skills High attention to detail, highly organised and pro-active Friendly, collaborative team player that enjoys communicating with other teams and departments Good listener and can understand the needs of customers and colleagues
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Great permanent opportunity to join a fast-growing technology-based organisation located in Surrey as an IT and Business Change Project Manager. Joining a small, friendly and growing team within the PMO function you will be involved and responsible for planning and managing strategic company wide IT and Business Change projects. The role is varied and requires a Project Manage to manage an array of exciting existing and new projects to include; A CRM upgrade, ticketing system upgrade and crucial industry lead projects within strict deadline to name just a few. Already possessing a couple of years experience managing projects end to end, writing clear project plans and adhering to timeframes and deadlines set within the business. You may be looking for your next new challenge where you can progress your skills and knowledge and to be supported with extra training and development around new systems and technologies. The role offers hybrid working of two days in the office and three days working from home per week. There is plenty of local parking and is a short walk from a train station. Skills and experience required: Minimum of two years experience as an IT Project Manager with some experience within Business Change projects Ideally a Prince 2/Lean Six Sigma or similar are preferred Degree educated is essential Experience of managing medium to large projects Strong Stakeholder experience Experience of and happy to gather own requirements where a Business Analyst isn t available Solid experience around Governance and Best Practices Good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures Strong problem solving and analytical skills High attention to detail, highly organised and pro-active Friendly, collaborative team player that enjoys communicating with other teams and departments Good listener and can understand the needs of customers and colleagues
We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service partner with Tesco Bank to support contingent recruitment hiring. On behalf of Tesco Bank, AMS are now looking for a IT PMO Analyst based in Edinburgh (Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office) for an initial contract length of 9 Months. Tesco Bank prides itself on their range of simple and convenient retail banking and insurance products designed specifically to meet the needs of Tesco customers. They believe that every little help makes a big difference, and by putting the customer first and rewarding their loyalty, they are offering something they believe every bank should. Job description - the role Key responsibilities: Assist project managers with administrative tasks and maintain project documentation and records. Monitor resource demand and allocation, collaborating with recruitment processes. Support portfolio, programme, and project planning, and facilitate stage gating and design reviews. Control project scope and manage changes, ensuring alignment with objectives. Implement quality management plans, maintaining risk and issue logs. Implement consistent standards across projects, and track programme deliverables' status. Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience Skills and Qualifications: Strong background in IT PMO analysis within a multinational company. Proficient in cost monitoring and effective data presentation. Ability to work with a large group of stakeholders. Experience in managing large matrixed programmes. Familiarity with change and transformation initiatives. Demonstrable capability in core PMO governance tasks. Experience in delivering projects using Agile techniques. About the client Why Tesco Bank? At Tesco Bank everyone is welcome, we value our people and diverse teams and believe the variety of backgrounds and experiences make us stronger in achieving our goals. It's important to us that we make sure you're supported by your team and colleague networks every day, celebrating when it matters and helping you to be the best version of yourself. The people make Tesco Bank, and we take pride in what we achieve together. Next steps If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. Our client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service partner with Tesco Bank to support contingent recruitment hiring. On behalf of Tesco Bank, AMS are now looking for a IT PMO Analyst based in Edinburgh (Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office) for an initial contract length of 9 Months. Tesco Bank prides itself on their range of simple and convenient retail banking and insurance products designed specifically to meet the needs of Tesco customers. They believe that every little help makes a big difference, and by putting the customer first and rewarding their loyalty, they are offering something they believe every bank should. Job description - the role Key responsibilities: Assist project managers with administrative tasks and maintain project documentation and records. Monitor resource demand and allocation, collaborating with recruitment processes. Support portfolio, programme, and project planning, and facilitate stage gating and design reviews. Control project scope and manage changes, ensuring alignment with objectives. Implement quality management plans, maintaining risk and issue logs. Implement consistent standards across projects, and track programme deliverables' status. Candidate Profile: Key accountabilities, skills & experience Skills and Qualifications: Strong background in IT PMO analysis within a multinational company. Proficient in cost monitoring and effective data presentation. Ability to work with a large group of stakeholders. Experience in managing large matrixed programmes. Familiarity with change and transformation initiatives. Demonstrable capability in core PMO governance tasks. Experience in delivering projects using Agile techniques. About the client Why Tesco Bank? At Tesco Bank everyone is welcome, we value our people and diverse teams and believe the variety of backgrounds and experiences make us stronger in achieving our goals. It's important to us that we make sure you're supported by your team and colleague networks every day, celebrating when it matters and helping you to be the best version of yourself. The people make Tesco Bank, and we take pride in what we achieve together. Next steps If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. Our client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.
MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow The UK Resource Forecast Analyst will be responsible for the execution and delivery of the UK Workload forecast. You will play a significant role in the improvement of quality and efficiency of the process, providing PMO functional excellence and capability. You will compile, validate and analyse UK resource data during the workload forecast cycle in support of MBDA's planning activity, manage workload forecast and resourcing. The opportunity Define the detailed Workload Forecast Scenario, which is used to establish the companys labour resource requirements. Capture the actual workload forecast vs the workload forecast scenario. Decide, implement and monitor strategic resourcing and resourcing plans and manage the differences between resourcing plans and resourcing requirements. The role Management and configuration of the UK resource-planning tool set. Collation, Analysis and Production of datasets/information packs Maintenance, control and distribution of UK projects and functional contact lists. Analysis and refinement of UK resourcing models. Maintenance of UK Workload Forecast information repositories. Development, production, communication and ongoing renewal of user guides associated with UK and Group Workload Forecast activities for all user groups Improvement of Group Workload Forecast process. Stakeholder management, engagement and coordination of UK Workload Forecast activities across Projects and Functions Presentation on data and analysis to Senior Management Join a great team! The PMO team is a truly collaborative team, working closely together to achieve our shared objectives. As a team, we are at the heart of MBDA, constantly challenging and improving working practices. The team is supportive, but individuals are trusted to act autonomously and make decisions as required in order to achieve the best possible results. What were looking for A good understanding and previous involvement in large-scale resource planning activities associated with Strategic Business Planning. Experience and understanding of requirement management. A comprehensive understanding of Project Management Track and Control processes. Excellent Excel knowledge and experience Strong written and verbal communication skills, confident to deliver presentations Process orientated with an eye for detail and a focus on quality. Strong stakeholder communication and engagement skills to manage and influence your stakeholder community A recognised qualification is desirable PMP Project Management Professional (PMI), or similar What is in it for you? Working in an exciting, complex and changing environment, there are opportunities to add value and make a difference in delivering capability to our customers. The opportunity to deliver improvements across international and functional boundaries and to work with closely with a wide range of internal stakeholders. Why us? Were here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments. MBDA is a proud member of Working Families the UKs work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working Follow MBDA on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter and Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK). Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.
Feb 23, 2022
Full time
MBDA Missile Systems - Deliver for a more secure tomorrow The UK Resource Forecast Analyst will be responsible for the execution and delivery of the UK Workload forecast. You will play a significant role in the improvement of quality and efficiency of the process, providing PMO functional excellence and capability. You will compile, validate and analyse UK resource data during the workload forecast cycle in support of MBDA's planning activity, manage workload forecast and resourcing. The opportunity Define the detailed Workload Forecast Scenario, which is used to establish the companys labour resource requirements. Capture the actual workload forecast vs the workload forecast scenario. Decide, implement and monitor strategic resourcing and resourcing plans and manage the differences between resourcing plans and resourcing requirements. The role Management and configuration of the UK resource-planning tool set. Collation, Analysis and Production of datasets/information packs Maintenance, control and distribution of UK projects and functional contact lists. Analysis and refinement of UK resourcing models. Maintenance of UK Workload Forecast information repositories. Development, production, communication and ongoing renewal of user guides associated with UK and Group Workload Forecast activities for all user groups Improvement of Group Workload Forecast process. Stakeholder management, engagement and coordination of UK Workload Forecast activities across Projects and Functions Presentation on data and analysis to Senior Management Join a great team! The PMO team is a truly collaborative team, working closely together to achieve our shared objectives. As a team, we are at the heart of MBDA, constantly challenging and improving working practices. The team is supportive, but individuals are trusted to act autonomously and make decisions as required in order to achieve the best possible results. What were looking for A good understanding and previous involvement in large-scale resource planning activities associated with Strategic Business Planning. Experience and understanding of requirement management. A comprehensive understanding of Project Management Track and Control processes. Excellent Excel knowledge and experience Strong written and verbal communication skills, confident to deliver presentations Process orientated with an eye for detail and a focus on quality. Strong stakeholder communication and engagement skills to manage and influence your stakeholder community A recognised qualification is desirable PMP Project Management Professional (PMI), or similar What is in it for you? Working in an exciting, complex and changing environment, there are opportunities to add value and make a difference in delivering capability to our customers. The opportunity to deliver improvements across international and functional boundaries and to work with closely with a wide range of internal stakeholders. Why us? Were here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments. MBDA is a proud member of Working Families the UKs work-life balance organisation. We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. We understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working Follow MBDA on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter and Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK). Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.
Kennedys is seeking a Business Analyst to join its Projects team in our Chelmsford or London office. The successful Business Analyst will ensure that structured analysis is undertaken on specific assignments to ensure that project and programme activity is effective in supporting business goals. Team Kennedys Projects Group is responsible for the delivery of projects across the global firm, working with all business services departments and all offices and legal teams. They take projects from discovery through to benefits realisation, aligning with the Firm's strategic goals and offering expertise and experience to both Kennedys staff and clients The group comprises project managers and business analysts, as well as a PMO function which drives project standards, practice and governance. The Projects group is based in London and Chelmsford. Key Responsibilities Be a member of the Kennedys Project Department, contributing to the delivery of projects in Kennedys Provide business analysis across a number of simultaneous projects at Kennedys Work within Kennedys best practice approach to analyse and capture requirements, to effectively deliver solutions that meet the business needs with Kennedys project stakeholders Work with the Kennedys Project Department to provide core business and systems analysis across a variety of project activities. to ensure that any development of solutions is aligned to the needs of the firm and designed to maximise the return on investment Define and provide testing, support and training guidance on new processes and systems as part of project delivery Develop key relationship across the Firm to understand the existing applications and business processes, to capture requirements and gain greater business insight and understanding. In doing os become a trusted advisor to the business and develop the knowledge and business support to introduce system process improvements alisgned to business needs. Required experience Educated to degree level or with appropriate professional experience Knowledge of Excel and Visio and a Business Analystis toolset essential 2 years' experience of working in a Business Analyst role in a proferssional services business, with hands on experience of working on projects through a full lifecycle of initial requirements gathering and specification through to the acceptance and delivery of solutions/outcomes Experience in MS Teams and Teams Telephony services would be a definite advantage Excellent presentation, writing and documentation skills Legal sector experience ideal with requirements gathering exercises, process improvement and input to system functional design within the context of legal business systems Internal and external stakeholder management skills and can demonstate ability to set and manage expectations of stakeholders Experience communicating with and working with IT professionals both in-house and third party Desire to deliver excellent solutions that meet business needs and to develop knowledge and expertise on a number of business and technology areas Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of different stakeholders and users at all levels Good understanding of Microsoft technologies and ideally common legal technology solutions. Benefits Matching pension scheme Fitness and wellness benefits Private medical insurance Corporate GP Life insurance and Income protection 35 hour working week Excellent resources via our online Learning Management System About Kennedys Business services and secretarial employees are integral to our success. We offer career opportunities for professionals with a variety of experience and responsibility. Our working environment is truly friendly and professional, and you will have a wide range of opportunities for career development. We are looking for ambitious, committed and enthusiastic people, no matter what your industry background.
Nov 10, 2021
Contractor
Kennedys is seeking a Business Analyst to join its Projects team in our Chelmsford or London office. The successful Business Analyst will ensure that structured analysis is undertaken on specific assignments to ensure that project and programme activity is effective in supporting business goals. Team Kennedys Projects Group is responsible for the delivery of projects across the global firm, working with all business services departments and all offices and legal teams. They take projects from discovery through to benefits realisation, aligning with the Firm's strategic goals and offering expertise and experience to both Kennedys staff and clients The group comprises project managers and business analysts, as well as a PMO function which drives project standards, practice and governance. The Projects group is based in London and Chelmsford. Key Responsibilities Be a member of the Kennedys Project Department, contributing to the delivery of projects in Kennedys Provide business analysis across a number of simultaneous projects at Kennedys Work within Kennedys best practice approach to analyse and capture requirements, to effectively deliver solutions that meet the business needs with Kennedys project stakeholders Work with the Kennedys Project Department to provide core business and systems analysis across a variety of project activities. to ensure that any development of solutions is aligned to the needs of the firm and designed to maximise the return on investment Define and provide testing, support and training guidance on new processes and systems as part of project delivery Develop key relationship across the Firm to understand the existing applications and business processes, to capture requirements and gain greater business insight and understanding. In doing os become a trusted advisor to the business and develop the knowledge and business support to introduce system process improvements alisgned to business needs. Required experience Educated to degree level or with appropriate professional experience Knowledge of Excel and Visio and a Business Analystis toolset essential 2 years' experience of working in a Business Analyst role in a proferssional services business, with hands on experience of working on projects through a full lifecycle of initial requirements gathering and specification through to the acceptance and delivery of solutions/outcomes Experience in MS Teams and Teams Telephony services would be a definite advantage Excellent presentation, writing and documentation skills Legal sector experience ideal with requirements gathering exercises, process improvement and input to system functional design within the context of legal business systems Internal and external stakeholder management skills and can demonstate ability to set and manage expectations of stakeholders Experience communicating with and working with IT professionals both in-house and third party Desire to deliver excellent solutions that meet business needs and to develop knowledge and expertise on a number of business and technology areas Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a variety of different stakeholders and users at all levels Good understanding of Microsoft technologies and ideally common legal technology solutions. Benefits Matching pension scheme Fitness and wellness benefits Private medical insurance Corporate GP Life insurance and Income protection 35 hour working week Excellent resources via our online Learning Management System About Kennedys Business services and secretarial employees are integral to our success. We offer career opportunities for professionals with a variety of experience and responsibility. Our working environment is truly friendly and professional, and you will have a wide range of opportunities for career development. We are looking for ambitious, committed and enthusiastic people, no matter what your industry background.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm with assets of more than $2 trillion, over 260,000 employees and operations in more than 60 countries. It operates across four business segments including Corporate & Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Asset Management, Consumer & Community Banking. The Wealth Management division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. is part of the Asset & Wealth Management business segment. It has offered for over 160 years customised solutions and client service of the highest quality to solve the complex needs of wealthy individuals and their families around the world. With assets under management of $2.4 trillion, it is one of the largest asset and wealth managers in the world. Operations Overview Operations are uniquely positioned at the heart of all that we do. We impact the business we undertake from end to end - involved in almost all major steps of the transaction lifecycle as well as new initiatives (account opening and KYC, products and services) and vendor management. We work in collaboration with counterparts from all areas across Lines of Business, Technology, Finance and Corporate Functions. Our role is all about maintaining the efficient processes our people rely on every day to do first-class business, whilst constantly striving to achieve the improvement that makes the firm one of the most respected financial institutions in the world. The global focus on Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) is increasing and leading to new roles and opportunities within JP Morgan. The firm is establishing within Operations a market-leading function to help manage the regulatory risks involved in Onboarding clients with special attention to meeting the regulatory AML and KYC requirements. We are offering you an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area. Key Responsibilities: The team's key responsibilities are: Advising on documentation requirements to external and internal partners. Review of legal, account opening and tax documentation as to whether it meets regulatory and internal policies to open or maintain an account. Documenting clients on due diligence and related systems and updating these profiles periodically. Taking responsibility for the end-to-end onboarding process. Team members in Edinburgh will undertake some or all of these roles depending on their role within the team. We prefer candidates with prior AML/ KYC background or a relevant degree such as law. The Client Onboarding Officer will support all aspects of client onboarding to include the fulfilment of Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) requirements. The Client Onboarding Officer will partner with the client-facing teams to ensure all client KYC records are compliant with regulatory standards, and will ensure high quality and timely completion of all client-level due diligence requirements at the onset and renewal of client relationships. The Client Onboarding Officer will own the end to end Onboarding of new clients and subsequent periodic renewal process of all clients. The Client Onboarding Officer will assist with the drafting and gathering of client documents and make independent recommendations regarding AML risk at a client level prior to final review by the client-facing team. The Client Onboarding Specialists are expected to stay current with all regulatory changes and requirements around client KYC, Suitability and Documentation. Analysing and understanding complex client structures and explaining them to colleagues across the business, and able to escalate appropriately any risks identified during the documentation review process. Partnering with the client facing teams to collect required legal documents and associated information to meet all regulatory and internal polices Act as a subject matter expert on required legal documents and process to onboard a client to PB platforms, reviewing clients' constitutional documentation, having consideration for relevant tax, regulatory and corporate law issues, as applicable. Once trained, the successful candidate will be expected to deal with a wide range of jurisdictions and entity types. Full training is provided to all new joiners. Undertake quality review of clients' KYC records Manage and facilitate client due diligence, including coordinating the participation of JPMorgan stakeholders who have KYC responsibilities Serve as point of contact for KYC and reporting issues for designated clients Act as a KYC and AML subject matter resource for KYC due diligence teams Act as a subject matter resource on the KYC/AML policies and procedures Discuss and escalate with Compliance complex issues surrounding client types and structures, financial products and services, and other AML risk-related issues For all candidates we look for : Previous experience in AML or KYC advantageous, but training will be provided to the successful candidate. Attention to detail Strong written and oral communication skills, able to influence internal and external stakeholders Strong analytical, prioritization and organizational skills Logical, structured approach to planning, problem solving and decision-making Strong risk and controls awareness Capacity to think laterally and convey an understanding of the big picture Maintains a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize/multi-task Strong client focus and ability to partner with various internal groups and client coverage Ability to successfully navigate a complex infrastructure that involves numerous groups and individuals Consultative in approach, understanding and anticipating business partner needs and proactively delivering solutions Ability to work under pressure and to fixed deadlines Independent, self-motivated, with an ability to adapt and be flexible in a team environment A strong sense of ownership and responsibility Fluency in English is required. The team reviews documentation in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Dutch, and we would welcome applications from candidates speaking these languages (B2 level or above) who meet our other criteria. JPMorgan Chase & Co. offers extensive training and development opportunities, an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you would like to pursue a career with JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s Operations in Edinburgh, please apply online providing a CV in English. IPB2021 About Us J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. About the Team J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions with client assets of $4 trillion. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals. Operations teams develop and manage innovative, secure service solutions to meet clients' needs globally. Developing and using the latest technology, teams work to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it easy and convenient to do business with the firm. Teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven customer and client experiences that put users first, providing an unparalleled experience.
Sep 14, 2021
Full time
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm with assets of more than $2 trillion, over 260,000 employees and operations in more than 60 countries. It operates across four business segments including Corporate & Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, Asset Management, Consumer & Community Banking. The Wealth Management division of JPMorgan Chase & Co. is part of the Asset & Wealth Management business segment. It has offered for over 160 years customised solutions and client service of the highest quality to solve the complex needs of wealthy individuals and their families around the world. With assets under management of $2.4 trillion, it is one of the largest asset and wealth managers in the world. Operations Overview Operations are uniquely positioned at the heart of all that we do. We impact the business we undertake from end to end - involved in almost all major steps of the transaction lifecycle as well as new initiatives (account opening and KYC, products and services) and vendor management. We work in collaboration with counterparts from all areas across Lines of Business, Technology, Finance and Corporate Functions. Our role is all about maintaining the efficient processes our people rely on every day to do first-class business, whilst constantly striving to achieve the improvement that makes the firm one of the most respected financial institutions in the world. The global focus on Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) is increasing and leading to new roles and opportunities within JP Morgan. The firm is establishing within Operations a market-leading function to help manage the regulatory risks involved in Onboarding clients with special attention to meeting the regulatory AML and KYC requirements. We are offering you an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team in a fast paced and challenging area. Key Responsibilities: The team's key responsibilities are: Advising on documentation requirements to external and internal partners. Review of legal, account opening and tax documentation as to whether it meets regulatory and internal policies to open or maintain an account. Documenting clients on due diligence and related systems and updating these profiles periodically. Taking responsibility for the end-to-end onboarding process. Team members in Edinburgh will undertake some or all of these roles depending on their role within the team. We prefer candidates with prior AML/ KYC background or a relevant degree such as law. The Client Onboarding Officer will support all aspects of client onboarding to include the fulfilment of Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Client (KYC) requirements. The Client Onboarding Officer will partner with the client-facing teams to ensure all client KYC records are compliant with regulatory standards, and will ensure high quality and timely completion of all client-level due diligence requirements at the onset and renewal of client relationships. The Client Onboarding Officer will own the end to end Onboarding of new clients and subsequent periodic renewal process of all clients. The Client Onboarding Officer will assist with the drafting and gathering of client documents and make independent recommendations regarding AML risk at a client level prior to final review by the client-facing team. The Client Onboarding Specialists are expected to stay current with all regulatory changes and requirements around client KYC, Suitability and Documentation. Analysing and understanding complex client structures and explaining them to colleagues across the business, and able to escalate appropriately any risks identified during the documentation review process. Partnering with the client facing teams to collect required legal documents and associated information to meet all regulatory and internal polices Act as a subject matter expert on required legal documents and process to onboard a client to PB platforms, reviewing clients' constitutional documentation, having consideration for relevant tax, regulatory and corporate law issues, as applicable. Once trained, the successful candidate will be expected to deal with a wide range of jurisdictions and entity types. Full training is provided to all new joiners. Undertake quality review of clients' KYC records Manage and facilitate client due diligence, including coordinating the participation of JPMorgan stakeholders who have KYC responsibilities Serve as point of contact for KYC and reporting issues for designated clients Act as a KYC and AML subject matter resource for KYC due diligence teams Act as a subject matter resource on the KYC/AML policies and procedures Discuss and escalate with Compliance complex issues surrounding client types and structures, financial products and services, and other AML risk-related issues For all candidates we look for : Previous experience in AML or KYC advantageous, but training will be provided to the successful candidate. Attention to detail Strong written and oral communication skills, able to influence internal and external stakeholders Strong analytical, prioritization and organizational skills Logical, structured approach to planning, problem solving and decision-making Strong risk and controls awareness Capacity to think laterally and convey an understanding of the big picture Maintains a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize/multi-task Strong client focus and ability to partner with various internal groups and client coverage Ability to successfully navigate a complex infrastructure that involves numerous groups and individuals Consultative in approach, understanding and anticipating business partner needs and proactively delivering solutions Ability to work under pressure and to fixed deadlines Independent, self-motivated, with an ability to adapt and be flexible in a team environment A strong sense of ownership and responsibility Fluency in English is required. The team reviews documentation in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Dutch, and we would welcome applications from candidates speaking these languages (B2 level or above) who meet our other criteria. JPMorgan Chase & Co. offers extensive training and development opportunities, an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensation package. JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you would like to pursue a career with JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s Operations in Edinburgh, please apply online providing a CV in English. IPB2021 About Us J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs. About the Team J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions with client assets of $4 trillion. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals. Operations teams develop and manage innovative, secure service solutions to meet clients' needs globally. Developing and using the latest technology, teams work to deliver industry-leading capabilities to our clients and customers, making it easy and convenient to do business with the firm. Teams also drive growth by refining technology-driven customer and client experiences that put users first, providing an unparalleled experience.
ECS Resource Group are currently working in partnership with an IT solutions provider, assisting them with their search for a PMO Analyst to work for a telecommunication end client. Candidates must have considerable telecoms industry experience as well as a technical background. Detailed knowledge of a business environment will also be key. Core competencies, knowledge and experience: Telecoms background PMO experience Very good understanding of the core technologies, processes and legislative framework within Telecoms (ideally Network) Focus and drive Strong problem-solving skills Stakeholder management Further job details are available upon application. ECS Resource Group are an Equal Opportunity Employer, for more information please click the following link: In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, if you require an alternative form of application please click the following link: Flexible Application Process -
Jan 31, 2021
Contractor
ECS Resource Group are currently working in partnership with an IT solutions provider, assisting them with their search for a PMO Analyst to work for a telecommunication end client. Candidates must have considerable telecoms industry experience as well as a technical background. Detailed knowledge of a business environment will also be key. Core competencies, knowledge and experience: Telecoms background PMO experience Very good understanding of the core technologies, processes and legislative framework within Telecoms (ideally Network) Focus and drive Strong problem-solving skills Stakeholder management Further job details are available upon application. ECS Resource Group are an Equal Opportunity Employer, for more information please click the following link: In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, if you require an alternative form of application please click the following link: Flexible Application Process -