About the role As the Head of Legal and Compliance at Hokodo, you will lead the development of our legal and compliance function, overseeing key projects such as financing rounds and international expansions and ensuring adherence to regulatory obligations. Your strategic guidance will be critical in managing risks across various domains, from corporate and commercial to regulatory compliance and litigation. Collaborating closely with senior leadership, you'll drive the negotiation and structuring of complex transactions while optimising legal spend and fostering best practices. This role offers the opportunity to shape the legal and compliance landscape of a high-growth startup, making a direct impact on our trajectory and success. Location: We would like you to work from our office in London or Paris for two days per week, joining our team of dedicated professionals and making your mark on the world of B2B e-commerce. About Hokodo We're an international and diverse team, based in London, Vilnius and Paris, working to modernise B2B payments. Our B2B Buy Now, Pay Later solution enables merchants to offer credit terms to their business customers instantly, resulting in a 40% average increase in revenue for integrated merchants. We are scaling rapidly across Western Europe, with a list of stellar clients and have raised a total of over $50 million to support our mission of enabling 1 million businesses to access a better way to pay by 2025 . Join us in our efforts, as we have already made good progress with 50,000+ businesses regularly using Hokodo , but need your support to take us to the next level! What you'll be doing - If you get excited by the following, this is the role for you. Lead the legal and compliance function within Hokodo. Support the management team with strategic decision making on topics such as international expansion and development of our payment, lending and insurance products. Support and manage the legal structuring, negotiation and contracting for key projects such as debt and equity financing rounds, new product development, and the launch of new partnerships. Ensure we remain compliant with our regulatory obligations in particular in relation to our regulated payments and insurance entities. Ensure our corporate, IP, compliance, commercial and litigation risks are identified and managed. Oversight of our compliance infrastructure including our strategy and roadmap, policies and procedures, monitoring plan. Manage our relationships with external regulators and legal advisers, and ensure our legal spend is optimised. Develop best practices and training to help the business manage risks and drive the implementation of improved processes to help us scale. Who we're looking for - At Hokodo, we prioritise hiring individuals who share our mission and values, and possess the right attitudes and behaviours for success. While some of the listed requirements may be important, don't worry if you don't meet all of them, we'd still like to hear from you. At least 5 years experience post-qualification as a lawyer in the UK or EU Experience operating in a senior legal role within a UK or EU regulated financial services company Familiarity with payments regulations in the UK or EU Experience negotiating or managing complex transactions such as equity or debt financing Strategic thinker who can evaluate complex trade-offs to reach pragmatic implementable recommendations Ability to deal with ambiguity and work well in a fast-paced environment, without sacrificing attention to detail Comfortable managing complex stakeholder relationships including the board and internal and external executives and regulatory authorities. Comfort working in English, either as a first language or business fluent second language Nice to have: Exposure to work in an international environment Experience working with debt financing or securitisation structures French speaking Interview Process Intro, company fit and run through career history with the Talent team - 30-45 minutes - Video Call Technical, competency and team fit interview with the CEO - 60 minutes - Video Call Case Study - Prepare a customer review and present to the CEO and another member of leadership team - 60 minutes - Video Call Meet the team and Co Founder - Circa 90 minutes - Face 2 Face What's in it for you? We're offering the chance to really make a difference to Hokodo and the wider B2B payments and e-commerce industry. The opportunity for personal growth in a fast-moving startup is massive. Your opinion and feedback will be heard and valued. You'll feel a part of a very special team. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including share options. Share Options ️ Holiday entitlement : 25 days + bank holidays Annual Learning and Development budget ️ Globetrotter travel policy: Spend up to 60 days abroad each calendar year Health Insurance Taking well being seriously: Access to qualified therapist, confidentially via video or chat through Spill Enhanced Parental Leave Yearly offsites and other company socials: Previously, we have been to Malta & Majorca , as well as regular meetups in London, Paris and Lithuania . Pension: (we know this is not really a benefit - but we get asked a lot about pension contributions) Employer contribution of 3% and individual contribution of 5% based on qualified earnings. Our values Hokodo is more than a place to work. We're passionate about making our industry better and aren't afraid of the competition. We pride ourselves on our culture of down to earth employees who are always willing to go the extra mile to help each other out! Own the Outcome - We're committed to our tasks, and take pride in the outcome. It's never "not my job". We are bold, we are brave, and we embrace change in all its forms. Trust and Build Trust - We are committed to earning and fostering trust through honest communication and deliberate actions. We support our team and value each other's time, input, and take local decisions where possible. Never Be Satisfied - We challenge the norms and act boldly, even if it means failing. We are reflective, always learn from our mistakes, and continuously seek feedback and ways to improve. When something's not quite right, we crave to fix it. We're open to being challenged, and challenge others openly. No Passion, No Point - We bring passion and energy to everything we do. We get a lot done, and we have a good time doing it. We take every opportunity to celebrate our hard work, our wins - and some of our failures too! Be Genuine (No BS) - We are truthful and honest in our actions. We embrace and respect our individuality and encourage people to speak their mind. We are transparent and committed to doing what's best for each other, our customers and our company. Put simply, we care . Don't tick all of the boxes? Neither do we. We are driven by hiring not only by experience and relevance for the role but also our mission and values, and possess the right attitudes and behaviours for success. We celebrate anything 'outside of the box', so if you don't meet all of the listed tickbox criteria, please do still apply as we'd love to hear from you. The diversity of our team reflects the diversity of our community and customers. We not only welcome but celebrate diverse communities. We feel we have an empowering environment where everyone is supported and respected, and we want you to feel this too. We welcome new ideas, thinking and approaches and listen intently, and we are strongly committed to learning and improving on this as we grow.
May 05, 2024
Full time
About the role As the Head of Legal and Compliance at Hokodo, you will lead the development of our legal and compliance function, overseeing key projects such as financing rounds and international expansions and ensuring adherence to regulatory obligations. Your strategic guidance will be critical in managing risks across various domains, from corporate and commercial to regulatory compliance and litigation. Collaborating closely with senior leadership, you'll drive the negotiation and structuring of complex transactions while optimising legal spend and fostering best practices. This role offers the opportunity to shape the legal and compliance landscape of a high-growth startup, making a direct impact on our trajectory and success. Location: We would like you to work from our office in London or Paris for two days per week, joining our team of dedicated professionals and making your mark on the world of B2B e-commerce. About Hokodo We're an international and diverse team, based in London, Vilnius and Paris, working to modernise B2B payments. Our B2B Buy Now, Pay Later solution enables merchants to offer credit terms to their business customers instantly, resulting in a 40% average increase in revenue for integrated merchants. We are scaling rapidly across Western Europe, with a list of stellar clients and have raised a total of over $50 million to support our mission of enabling 1 million businesses to access a better way to pay by 2025 . Join us in our efforts, as we have already made good progress with 50,000+ businesses regularly using Hokodo , but need your support to take us to the next level! What you'll be doing - If you get excited by the following, this is the role for you. Lead the legal and compliance function within Hokodo. Support the management team with strategic decision making on topics such as international expansion and development of our payment, lending and insurance products. Support and manage the legal structuring, negotiation and contracting for key projects such as debt and equity financing rounds, new product development, and the launch of new partnerships. Ensure we remain compliant with our regulatory obligations in particular in relation to our regulated payments and insurance entities. Ensure our corporate, IP, compliance, commercial and litigation risks are identified and managed. Oversight of our compliance infrastructure including our strategy and roadmap, policies and procedures, monitoring plan. Manage our relationships with external regulators and legal advisers, and ensure our legal spend is optimised. Develop best practices and training to help the business manage risks and drive the implementation of improved processes to help us scale. Who we're looking for - At Hokodo, we prioritise hiring individuals who share our mission and values, and possess the right attitudes and behaviours for success. While some of the listed requirements may be important, don't worry if you don't meet all of them, we'd still like to hear from you. At least 5 years experience post-qualification as a lawyer in the UK or EU Experience operating in a senior legal role within a UK or EU regulated financial services company Familiarity with payments regulations in the UK or EU Experience negotiating or managing complex transactions such as equity or debt financing Strategic thinker who can evaluate complex trade-offs to reach pragmatic implementable recommendations Ability to deal with ambiguity and work well in a fast-paced environment, without sacrificing attention to detail Comfortable managing complex stakeholder relationships including the board and internal and external executives and regulatory authorities. Comfort working in English, either as a first language or business fluent second language Nice to have: Exposure to work in an international environment Experience working with debt financing or securitisation structures French speaking Interview Process Intro, company fit and run through career history with the Talent team - 30-45 minutes - Video Call Technical, competency and team fit interview with the CEO - 60 minutes - Video Call Case Study - Prepare a customer review and present to the CEO and another member of leadership team - 60 minutes - Video Call Meet the team and Co Founder - Circa 90 minutes - Face 2 Face What's in it for you? We're offering the chance to really make a difference to Hokodo and the wider B2B payments and e-commerce industry. The opportunity for personal growth in a fast-moving startup is massive. Your opinion and feedback will be heard and valued. You'll feel a part of a very special team. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including share options. Share Options ️ Holiday entitlement : 25 days + bank holidays Annual Learning and Development budget ️ Globetrotter travel policy: Spend up to 60 days abroad each calendar year Health Insurance Taking well being seriously: Access to qualified therapist, confidentially via video or chat through Spill Enhanced Parental Leave Yearly offsites and other company socials: Previously, we have been to Malta & Majorca , as well as regular meetups in London, Paris and Lithuania . Pension: (we know this is not really a benefit - but we get asked a lot about pension contributions) Employer contribution of 3% and individual contribution of 5% based on qualified earnings. Our values Hokodo is more than a place to work. We're passionate about making our industry better and aren't afraid of the competition. We pride ourselves on our culture of down to earth employees who are always willing to go the extra mile to help each other out! Own the Outcome - We're committed to our tasks, and take pride in the outcome. It's never "not my job". We are bold, we are brave, and we embrace change in all its forms. Trust and Build Trust - We are committed to earning and fostering trust through honest communication and deliberate actions. We support our team and value each other's time, input, and take local decisions where possible. Never Be Satisfied - We challenge the norms and act boldly, even if it means failing. We are reflective, always learn from our mistakes, and continuously seek feedback and ways to improve. When something's not quite right, we crave to fix it. We're open to being challenged, and challenge others openly. No Passion, No Point - We bring passion and energy to everything we do. We get a lot done, and we have a good time doing it. We take every opportunity to celebrate our hard work, our wins - and some of our failures too! Be Genuine (No BS) - We are truthful and honest in our actions. We embrace and respect our individuality and encourage people to speak their mind. We are transparent and committed to doing what's best for each other, our customers and our company. Put simply, we care . Don't tick all of the boxes? Neither do we. We are driven by hiring not only by experience and relevance for the role but also our mission and values, and possess the right attitudes and behaviours for success. We celebrate anything 'outside of the box', so if you don't meet all of the listed tickbox criteria, please do still apply as we'd love to hear from you. The diversity of our team reflects the diversity of our community and customers. We not only welcome but celebrate diverse communities. We feel we have an empowering environment where everyone is supported and respected, and we want you to feel this too. We welcome new ideas, thinking and approaches and listen intently, and we are strongly committed to learning and improving on this as we grow.
Nillion is a secure computation network that is fundamentally changing the way high-value data is stored and used throughout the world. Processing transactions via blockchain was the tip of the iceberg of what information and industries, decentralized technology and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) can impact. The Nillion network expands these technologies into new use cases and verticals like AI, biometric data, health data, voting, consumer data and more. As reported by TechCrunch, Nillion in the midst of the bear market of 2022 raised the highest valuation for a Seed Round reported in Q4-2022. The project has attracted some of the top talent in tech, including the Founder of Indiegogo (Slava Rubin), Associate General Counsel of Coinbase (Lindsay Danas Cohen), Co-Founder of Hedera Hashgraph (Andrew Masanto) and several other high profile team members . The ideal General Counsel will be a leader who is adaptable, innovative, and capable of navigating the complexities of an evolving technological and regulatory landscape, with experience in all aspects of corporate, commercial, tax, and labor law, with excellent blockchain, crypto, or Web3 track record. Serving as the initial point of contact for internal legal operations inquiries. Managing and overseeing all contractual agreements involving employees, advisors, and vendors, including handling advisor and consultant contractual renewals. Providing comprehensive support to the General Counsel and the executive team to ensure a cohesive legal strategy. Conducting the first review of critical information about the company, including external communications. Broadening and maintaining the legal policy framework, ensuring compliance and keeping practices current. Managing KYC/KYB initiatives and processes, both internal and external Managing legal overheads and contracts. Managing contracts, employment/consulting documents, and bespoke arrangements. Maintaining and overseeing privacy and security policies. Manage corporate matters, including recording and managing board minutes and resolutions. Overseeing vendor contracts, including monitoring renewals, expirations, and costs. Overseeing employees' and contractors' contracts, including monitoring renewals, expirations, and costs. Essential Skills and Qualifications Qualified EU Lawyer with a minimum of 6+ years of experience in European jurisdictions. Experience or knowledge with blockchain, crypto, or Web3 is a must (with based in the EU) European National from any country of the member states. Expertise in commercial, labor, and corporate law Proven international experience in startups and scale-ups multi-jurisdiction in Europe Proven ability to operate effectively in an international business environment. Strong understanding of diverse legal frameworks and international experience. Excellent English communication; additional European languages are beneficial. Exceptional communication skills and ability to manage relationships at all levels. Exceptional attention to detail in written contracts and external communications Strategic thinker with a proactive and innovative approach to legal challenges. Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment. Ability to work cross-functionally with a globally distributed team. Demonstrated experience working in Startups or hyper-growth organizations. Proven experience in international operations and environments. Nice to have Experience with U.S. legal practices is a significant advantage. Other European languages rather than English Competitive compensation package. Make a big impact as an early contributor to an incredible founding team. Work closely with our top thought leader in the industry. Work on new problems in an incredibly emerging and dynamic field. Learn from experts in a mentorship-oriented work culture. You don't need to be in an office or at a desk to have an impact anymore! We are fully remote but value regular meet-ups. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Nillion is a secure computation network that is fundamentally changing the way high-value data is stored and used throughout the world. Processing transactions via blockchain was the tip of the iceberg of what information and industries, decentralized technology and privacy-enhancing technologies (PETs) can impact. The Nillion network expands these technologies into new use cases and verticals like AI, biometric data, health data, voting, consumer data and more. As reported by TechCrunch, Nillion in the midst of the bear market of 2022 raised the highest valuation for a Seed Round reported in Q4-2022. The project has attracted some of the top talent in tech, including the Founder of Indiegogo (Slava Rubin), Associate General Counsel of Coinbase (Lindsay Danas Cohen), Co-Founder of Hedera Hashgraph (Andrew Masanto) and several other high profile team members . The ideal General Counsel will be a leader who is adaptable, innovative, and capable of navigating the complexities of an evolving technological and regulatory landscape, with experience in all aspects of corporate, commercial, tax, and labor law, with excellent blockchain, crypto, or Web3 track record. Serving as the initial point of contact for internal legal operations inquiries. Managing and overseeing all contractual agreements involving employees, advisors, and vendors, including handling advisor and consultant contractual renewals. Providing comprehensive support to the General Counsel and the executive team to ensure a cohesive legal strategy. Conducting the first review of critical information about the company, including external communications. Broadening and maintaining the legal policy framework, ensuring compliance and keeping practices current. Managing KYC/KYB initiatives and processes, both internal and external Managing legal overheads and contracts. Managing contracts, employment/consulting documents, and bespoke arrangements. Maintaining and overseeing privacy and security policies. Manage corporate matters, including recording and managing board minutes and resolutions. Overseeing vendor contracts, including monitoring renewals, expirations, and costs. Overseeing employees' and contractors' contracts, including monitoring renewals, expirations, and costs. Essential Skills and Qualifications Qualified EU Lawyer with a minimum of 6+ years of experience in European jurisdictions. Experience or knowledge with blockchain, crypto, or Web3 is a must (with based in the EU) European National from any country of the member states. Expertise in commercial, labor, and corporate law Proven international experience in startups and scale-ups multi-jurisdiction in Europe Proven ability to operate effectively in an international business environment. Strong understanding of diverse legal frameworks and international experience. Excellent English communication; additional European languages are beneficial. Exceptional communication skills and ability to manage relationships at all levels. Exceptional attention to detail in written contracts and external communications Strategic thinker with a proactive and innovative approach to legal challenges. Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment. Ability to work cross-functionally with a globally distributed team. Demonstrated experience working in Startups or hyper-growth organizations. Proven experience in international operations and environments. Nice to have Experience with U.S. legal practices is a significant advantage. Other European languages rather than English Competitive compensation package. Make a big impact as an early contributor to an incredible founding team. Work closely with our top thought leader in the industry. Work on new problems in an incredibly emerging and dynamic field. Learn from experts in a mentorship-oriented work culture. You don't need to be in an office or at a desk to have an impact anymore! We are fully remote but value regular meet-ups. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters.
Help us change lives At Exact Sciences, we're helping change how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while you're working to help others. Company Overview Exact Sciences is dedicated to delivering patient critical answers across the cancer journey from early detection to treatment decision making. With a strong focus on people and an empathetic spirit, which fuels the company's culture, driving them to create and deliver solutions rooted in the needs of patients, providers, and families. From earlier cancer detection to treatment guidance and monitoring, Exact Sciences are helping people get the answers they need to make more informed decisions across the cancer continuum. With a leading portfolio of products for earlier detection and treatment guidance, they help people face the most challenging decisions with confidence with a dedication to continuously innovate, combining scientific rigor with an open-minded approach to deliver the next big thing. Exact Sciences is continuously expanding the pipeline with the aim of tackling a wider array of cancer tests through the following measures: Expanding the Oncotype IQ platform to include liquid and tissue-based tests, all with the goal of making cancer care smarter. Adapting biomarker-based technologies create a liquid biopsy capable of detecting cancers and precancers from a blood sample. Using their proven multi-marker approach to achieve analytical sensitivity needed to discriminate between normal and cancerous samples. Collaborating with world-class clinicians and scientists at Mayo Clinic to identify biomarkers associated with the 15 deadliest cancers. Building a cancer detection platform upon learnings from the development of Cologuard (commercially available in the US only). By 2020, Oncotype DX will have been used to guide treatment decisions for more than 1 million cancer patients worldwide in breast, prostate and colon cancer. In July 2019 Exact Sciences acquired Genomic Health, a genetic cancer detection company based in Redwood City, California, for USD 2.8 billion, creating the leading global cancer diagnostics company. In 2020 Exact Sciences acquired Thrive Earlier Detection Corp., a Massachusetts-based healthcare company, in a multi-billion-dollar deal, and Base Genomics, which has technology for DNA methylation analysis. In February 2021 Exact Sciences announced the acquisition of Ashion Analytics, LLC (Ashion) from The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope. Ashion is a CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited sequencing lab based in Phoenix, Arizona with the genomics testing capabilities necessary to address the increasingly complex needs of clinical, academic, and biopharma customers focused on precision cancer treatments. The company is based in the United States, with International headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. Position Summary The Medical Affairs Senior Manager, MSL & Expansion Markets, France is a hybrid role responsible for leading an international team of Medical Science Liaisons and supporting Exact Sciences International expansion strategy with key medical activities. This is an exciting chance to build the first Exact Sciences International MSL team in leading and executing an efficient and transparent conversion plan to bring MSL contractors in-house as well as hire and onboard new MSLs to create a diverse and inclusive team. The International Medical Affairs Senior Manager - MSL & Expansion Markets will be expected to develop and drive MSL strategy ensure field medical activities and insight generation result in demonstrable outcomes and further develop and grow the MSL capability at Exact Sciences International. In addition, this individual will be responsible for medical affairs activities in selected key markets across International. These markets will include those where we want to move directly into a market (currently through distributors) or those markets where we currently have limited patient access that require improved reimbursement pathways. The Medical lead will work closely with the Market Expansion Team and lead all associated medial activities that may include leading medical activities for change in market reimbursement, aligning new market needs with central medical team, developing core data strategy for new markets, and defining resourcing needs and transition to new hires. The position is also responsible for consolidating and interpreting medical intelligence and reporting it to the Expansion Markets team. The incumbent will work closely with other functions within the company, including Corporate Strategy, Marketing, and Commercial to advance cross-functional understanding of the MSL value proposition, identify gaps and achieve results in line with company objectives. Representing the medical function, this individual will also manage research and educational medical objectives, while supporting commercial business and reimbursement objectives for the Oncotype DX breast recurrence score test. This position requires professionals with established personal and scientific creditability to interact with thought leaders, government health authorities, and medical centers of excellence. This is a dynamic role and will continue to evolve. Responsibilities/Duties Lead an international team of MSLs toward the implementation of field medical activities by communicating expectations and guiding the team to maintain and effectively communicate deep scientific knowledge and excel at KOL engagement and support medical/scientific information needs of scientific and clinical experts. Accompany the team to meetings with KOLs and other HCPs to assess proficiency and provide timely and constructive performance feedback. Lead and coordinate MSL team meetings to support team building, best practice sharing, development, and the accomplishment of field medical objectives. Develop a MSL Strategic Plan as well as Medical Plan for the markets, which include plans for KOL engagement, data generation, educational and guideline initiatives and reimbursement initiatives that align with the business objectives. Identify and engage international, national, and regional thought leaders in breast cancer within assigned geographic regions to conduct scientific discussions and understand insights related to molecular diagnostics in early BC management, while also establishing and maintaining professional relationships with them. Act as primary contact for investigators interested in developing and performing studies with the company's commercially available assays in breast cancer. Assist in R&D and investigator-initiated studies as appropriate. Lead national and regional Advisory Boards when external advice is needed. Provide clinical presentations and information in academic, community, and healthcare provider setting in both group and one-on-one situations. Support & partner with regional team to deliver key medical activities. Developing medical slides, giving medical training presentations, and training in internal meetings and for partner distributors. Support international access & reimbursement with medical and scientific expertise. Assure compliance with relevant corporate policies. Provide feedback and medical input to local commercial plans and strategies. Pivotal Experience & Expertise Degree in Medicine/Medical Doctor or PhD, PharmD. 3+ years of therapeutic clinical experience desired. 5 to 7 years of industry experience (working in pharma/biotech/med tech). At least 3 years in a Medical Science Liaison role. Previous MSL (or other) management experience. Expertise in Oncology. Experience in breast/GI/lung cancer is a plus. Experience in Diagnostics or Biotech industry is a plus. Experience in relevant geographies a plus. Excellent English. Skills in other languages preferred. Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills. Ability to independently deliver quality results in a timely manner. Proven record of working in matrix environment and delivering as part of a cross-functional team. Track record of delivering innovative medical activities across markets. Cultural Impact Highest integrity and ethical behavior. Mutual respect for colleagues. Collaborative within teams, uses resources carefully and can build a great place to work and grow. Ability to interact within culturally diverse teams. Business acumen and innovative mindset. Ability to manage though complexity and ambiguity, while focusing on the end goal. Other Office-based in the International headquarters in Zug or out of one of our European offices. Ability to travel approx >50%. Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team, and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation, email . We'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. Not ready to apply? Join our talent community and stay up to date on what's new at Exact Sciences.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Help us change lives At Exact Sciences, we're helping change how the world prevents, detects and guides treatment for cancer. We give patients and clinicians the clarity needed to make confident decisions when they matter most. Join our team to find a purpose-driven career, an inclusive culture, and robust benefits to support your life while you're working to help others. Company Overview Exact Sciences is dedicated to delivering patient critical answers across the cancer journey from early detection to treatment decision making. With a strong focus on people and an empathetic spirit, which fuels the company's culture, driving them to create and deliver solutions rooted in the needs of patients, providers, and families. From earlier cancer detection to treatment guidance and monitoring, Exact Sciences are helping people get the answers they need to make more informed decisions across the cancer continuum. With a leading portfolio of products for earlier detection and treatment guidance, they help people face the most challenging decisions with confidence with a dedication to continuously innovate, combining scientific rigor with an open-minded approach to deliver the next big thing. Exact Sciences is continuously expanding the pipeline with the aim of tackling a wider array of cancer tests through the following measures: Expanding the Oncotype IQ platform to include liquid and tissue-based tests, all with the goal of making cancer care smarter. Adapting biomarker-based technologies create a liquid biopsy capable of detecting cancers and precancers from a blood sample. Using their proven multi-marker approach to achieve analytical sensitivity needed to discriminate between normal and cancerous samples. Collaborating with world-class clinicians and scientists at Mayo Clinic to identify biomarkers associated with the 15 deadliest cancers. Building a cancer detection platform upon learnings from the development of Cologuard (commercially available in the US only). By 2020, Oncotype DX will have been used to guide treatment decisions for more than 1 million cancer patients worldwide in breast, prostate and colon cancer. In July 2019 Exact Sciences acquired Genomic Health, a genetic cancer detection company based in Redwood City, California, for USD 2.8 billion, creating the leading global cancer diagnostics company. In 2020 Exact Sciences acquired Thrive Earlier Detection Corp., a Massachusetts-based healthcare company, in a multi-billion-dollar deal, and Base Genomics, which has technology for DNA methylation analysis. In February 2021 Exact Sciences announced the acquisition of Ashion Analytics, LLC (Ashion) from The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope. Ashion is a CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited sequencing lab based in Phoenix, Arizona with the genomics testing capabilities necessary to address the increasingly complex needs of clinical, academic, and biopharma customers focused on precision cancer treatments. The company is based in the United States, with International headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. Position Summary The Medical Affairs Senior Manager, MSL & Expansion Markets, France is a hybrid role responsible for leading an international team of Medical Science Liaisons and supporting Exact Sciences International expansion strategy with key medical activities. This is an exciting chance to build the first Exact Sciences International MSL team in leading and executing an efficient and transparent conversion plan to bring MSL contractors in-house as well as hire and onboard new MSLs to create a diverse and inclusive team. The International Medical Affairs Senior Manager - MSL & Expansion Markets will be expected to develop and drive MSL strategy ensure field medical activities and insight generation result in demonstrable outcomes and further develop and grow the MSL capability at Exact Sciences International. In addition, this individual will be responsible for medical affairs activities in selected key markets across International. These markets will include those where we want to move directly into a market (currently through distributors) or those markets where we currently have limited patient access that require improved reimbursement pathways. The Medical lead will work closely with the Market Expansion Team and lead all associated medial activities that may include leading medical activities for change in market reimbursement, aligning new market needs with central medical team, developing core data strategy for new markets, and defining resourcing needs and transition to new hires. The position is also responsible for consolidating and interpreting medical intelligence and reporting it to the Expansion Markets team. The incumbent will work closely with other functions within the company, including Corporate Strategy, Marketing, and Commercial to advance cross-functional understanding of the MSL value proposition, identify gaps and achieve results in line with company objectives. Representing the medical function, this individual will also manage research and educational medical objectives, while supporting commercial business and reimbursement objectives for the Oncotype DX breast recurrence score test. This position requires professionals with established personal and scientific creditability to interact with thought leaders, government health authorities, and medical centers of excellence. This is a dynamic role and will continue to evolve. Responsibilities/Duties Lead an international team of MSLs toward the implementation of field medical activities by communicating expectations and guiding the team to maintain and effectively communicate deep scientific knowledge and excel at KOL engagement and support medical/scientific information needs of scientific and clinical experts. Accompany the team to meetings with KOLs and other HCPs to assess proficiency and provide timely and constructive performance feedback. Lead and coordinate MSL team meetings to support team building, best practice sharing, development, and the accomplishment of field medical objectives. Develop a MSL Strategic Plan as well as Medical Plan for the markets, which include plans for KOL engagement, data generation, educational and guideline initiatives and reimbursement initiatives that align with the business objectives. Identify and engage international, national, and regional thought leaders in breast cancer within assigned geographic regions to conduct scientific discussions and understand insights related to molecular diagnostics in early BC management, while also establishing and maintaining professional relationships with them. Act as primary contact for investigators interested in developing and performing studies with the company's commercially available assays in breast cancer. Assist in R&D and investigator-initiated studies as appropriate. Lead national and regional Advisory Boards when external advice is needed. Provide clinical presentations and information in academic, community, and healthcare provider setting in both group and one-on-one situations. Support & partner with regional team to deliver key medical activities. Developing medical slides, giving medical training presentations, and training in internal meetings and for partner distributors. Support international access & reimbursement with medical and scientific expertise. Assure compliance with relevant corporate policies. Provide feedback and medical input to local commercial plans and strategies. Pivotal Experience & Expertise Degree in Medicine/Medical Doctor or PhD, PharmD. 3+ years of therapeutic clinical experience desired. 5 to 7 years of industry experience (working in pharma/biotech/med tech). At least 3 years in a Medical Science Liaison role. Previous MSL (or other) management experience. Expertise in Oncology. Experience in breast/GI/lung cancer is a plus. Experience in Diagnostics or Biotech industry is a plus. Experience in relevant geographies a plus. Excellent English. Skills in other languages preferred. Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills. Ability to independently deliver quality results in a timely manner. Proven record of working in matrix environment and delivering as part of a cross-functional team. Track record of delivering innovative medical activities across markets. Cultural Impact Highest integrity and ethical behavior. Mutual respect for colleagues. Collaborative within teams, uses resources carefully and can build a great place to work and grow. Ability to interact within culturally diverse teams. Business acumen and innovative mindset. Ability to manage though complexity and ambiguity, while focusing on the end goal. Other Office-based in the International headquarters in Zug or out of one of our European offices. Ability to travel approx >50%. Our success relies on the experiences and perspectives of a diverse team, and Exact Sciences fosters a culture where all employees can develop personally and professionally with a sense of respect and belonging. If you require an accommodation, email . We'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. Not ready to apply? Join our talent community and stay up to date on what's new at Exact Sciences.
At Human Native AI we're looking for a candidate to help establish an ecosystem of Data Providers and AI companies. Full-time London What is Human Native AI? Human Native AI ( ) is a UK-based startup founded in 2024 with the mission to help creative humans thrive in the age of AI. We believe creators and rights holders should have agency over and be fairly compensated for the use of their original works to train AI systems. We are building a marketplace for training data that will enable AI innovators to responsibly and frictionlessly licence the training data they need to build AI systems. We recognise the challenge of this mission and know that only a strong cohesive team can fulfil it. We want the team to be made up of people who are courageous, adaptable, results oriented, and bring energy to everything they do. We help one another grow, take on new opportunities, and don't shy away from learning. We can support one another so that we can realise our mission. The Role As a founding team member you will be a key part of establishing our partnerships ecosystem and developing our business. We're looking for someone who cares about people, AI, protecting the creative industries and who likes to move fast. This role is based in London, UK at our new Battersea Power Station offices, and is a hybrid role with at least 3 days a week in the office. Job Description What you'll do at Human Native AI: Define and execute our Partnership and Business Development strategy. Evaluate different Partner types and segments. Define joint and individual activity plans to achieve our goals. Establish and maintain a strong strategic partnership with key partners, collaborating closely with their team to understand their business needs, identify opportunities and drive joint initiatives. Foster critical relationships at high-level within partners and showcase Human Native AI's technology to potential customers. Effectively gain access to and commitment from decision makers (eg. C-level executives). Target strategic Partners in high value segments to help us acquire and enable new data sets to be licenced through our platform. Collaborate closely with our engineering and legal teams to optimise our operations, develop solutions and effectively support our key partners. Effectively negotiate, prioritise, and otherwise manage commercial transactions with customers and partners, working closely with our Chief Executive Officer. Define, track, and analyse performance against specific measures of success, providing tangible progress updates via reports and trackers. You will contribute to the long-term direction of our company, making sure that we are developing the partnership capabilities that will allow us to stay ahead of the challenges we are likely to encounter in 6-12 months' time. Closely monitor the industry landscape (people, competitors, partners, etc.) to contribute to product roadmap and other corporate strategies Candidate Requirements What we're looking for: Optimism and curiosity about the future of Artificial Intelligence and passion for helping creators and rights holders receive fair compensation for their work. Depth of Business Development, Go-To-Market or Partnerships experience. A natural people person who can quickly build close relationships with new contacts. You feel confident operating at C-level, inspiring trust and creating influence with data owners and key stakeholders. Ability to build strong relationships with executives and professionals across functions and are able to negotiate effectively and confidently Ambition that you want to be at the forefront of the company's partnerships strategy, leading the way on some of our most critical projects You can analyse data quickly, cut through complexity and find answers rapidly. A strong written and verbal communicator and can adapt your communication style and the level of detail to your audience. Strive for excellence in every aspect of work, consistently taking ownership of your results and delivering measurable impact. A humble attitude, energetic personality and are eager to learn whatever it might take given the speed of evolution in AI technologies and the landscape surrounding them. Can handle a wide variety of matters, in a fast-paced startup environment with a large amount of ambiguity. Process-oriented, organised, and able to work well in unstructured environments. Excel at deeply understanding the customer's needs, priorities, and help them achieve their business goals through our platform. Bonus: Strong AI/Tech or Media network. A fast-growing company with opportunities for career advancement Competitive salary and benefits package that includes private medical insurance Stock options; we want you to have ownership in the company. Apply for the job Do you want to join our team working to build out our Partnerships? Then we'd love to hear about you!
May 05, 2024
Full time
At Human Native AI we're looking for a candidate to help establish an ecosystem of Data Providers and AI companies. Full-time London What is Human Native AI? Human Native AI ( ) is a UK-based startup founded in 2024 with the mission to help creative humans thrive in the age of AI. We believe creators and rights holders should have agency over and be fairly compensated for the use of their original works to train AI systems. We are building a marketplace for training data that will enable AI innovators to responsibly and frictionlessly licence the training data they need to build AI systems. We recognise the challenge of this mission and know that only a strong cohesive team can fulfil it. We want the team to be made up of people who are courageous, adaptable, results oriented, and bring energy to everything they do. We help one another grow, take on new opportunities, and don't shy away from learning. We can support one another so that we can realise our mission. The Role As a founding team member you will be a key part of establishing our partnerships ecosystem and developing our business. We're looking for someone who cares about people, AI, protecting the creative industries and who likes to move fast. This role is based in London, UK at our new Battersea Power Station offices, and is a hybrid role with at least 3 days a week in the office. Job Description What you'll do at Human Native AI: Define and execute our Partnership and Business Development strategy. Evaluate different Partner types and segments. Define joint and individual activity plans to achieve our goals. Establish and maintain a strong strategic partnership with key partners, collaborating closely with their team to understand their business needs, identify opportunities and drive joint initiatives. Foster critical relationships at high-level within partners and showcase Human Native AI's technology to potential customers. Effectively gain access to and commitment from decision makers (eg. C-level executives). Target strategic Partners in high value segments to help us acquire and enable new data sets to be licenced through our platform. Collaborate closely with our engineering and legal teams to optimise our operations, develop solutions and effectively support our key partners. Effectively negotiate, prioritise, and otherwise manage commercial transactions with customers and partners, working closely with our Chief Executive Officer. Define, track, and analyse performance against specific measures of success, providing tangible progress updates via reports and trackers. You will contribute to the long-term direction of our company, making sure that we are developing the partnership capabilities that will allow us to stay ahead of the challenges we are likely to encounter in 6-12 months' time. Closely monitor the industry landscape (people, competitors, partners, etc.) to contribute to product roadmap and other corporate strategies Candidate Requirements What we're looking for: Optimism and curiosity about the future of Artificial Intelligence and passion for helping creators and rights holders receive fair compensation for their work. Depth of Business Development, Go-To-Market or Partnerships experience. A natural people person who can quickly build close relationships with new contacts. You feel confident operating at C-level, inspiring trust and creating influence with data owners and key stakeholders. Ability to build strong relationships with executives and professionals across functions and are able to negotiate effectively and confidently Ambition that you want to be at the forefront of the company's partnerships strategy, leading the way on some of our most critical projects You can analyse data quickly, cut through complexity and find answers rapidly. A strong written and verbal communicator and can adapt your communication style and the level of detail to your audience. Strive for excellence in every aspect of work, consistently taking ownership of your results and delivering measurable impact. A humble attitude, energetic personality and are eager to learn whatever it might take given the speed of evolution in AI technologies and the landscape surrounding them. Can handle a wide variety of matters, in a fast-paced startup environment with a large amount of ambiguity. Process-oriented, organised, and able to work well in unstructured environments. Excel at deeply understanding the customer's needs, priorities, and help them achieve their business goals through our platform. Bonus: Strong AI/Tech or Media network. A fast-growing company with opportunities for career advancement Competitive salary and benefits package that includes private medical insurance Stock options; we want you to have ownership in the company. Apply for the job Do you want to join our team working to build out our Partnerships? Then we'd love to hear about you!
Willmott Dixon
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
Willmott Dixon is seeking a Senior Sustainability Manager (data) to join its Group Sustainability Team for one year maternity cover. Reporting directly to the Head of Strategy and Insight, this exciting position is based in Letchworth where we support hybrid working arrangements but encourage 3 days a week in our office - we have a lovely team and great office environment, so we like to make the most of it. Your primary focus will be to oversee and improve our sustainability data reporting systems ensuring we meet our customer's needs, measure performance against our industry leading targets and provide trusted information enabling Board decision-making. You will play a pivotal leadership role in the delivery of our Now or Never strategy through the management and reporting of our sustainability data and leading projects to improve our sustainability insights. You will also work with the wider team to ensure we meet our corporate reporting obligations such as TCFD and CPD. A background in sustainability or social value as well as experience of project management, data management or compliance is essential to hit the ground running. You will be responsible for: Data & Systems Ensuring our sustainability systems are running efficiently and smoothly. Project manage and coordinate regular and ad-hoc sustainability reporting (including our Power Bi dashboard and the annual Now or Never Review) The collection, management, analysis, interrogation, and verification of sustainability data Use data to identify and support the business case for new sustainability initiatives and policies. Updating Social Value and Sustainability measurement into systems and teams (e.g., TOMS). This could involve implementing new processes, guidance, and team training as well as systems updates. Using our data to provide efficiency and performance insight to the wider business across all areas of our sustainability strategy. Leading Compliance & Governance reporting including TCFD, 3rd party audits and Annual Report and Accounts Provide data management support across WD family of companies. Increasing our people's data management skills, knowledge, and capability by delivering training advice and support. Develop and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders. Social Value Continuous Improvement of the delivery, measurement, and management of social value in Willmott Dixon. Framework group representation and KPI management Liaising with key organisations on SV metrics, measurement, and best practice (e.g Social Value Portal) Sound like you? If so, come and join our team, and become a great ambassador of our business. Additional Information At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business! Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022. We are the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Willmott Dixon is seeking a Senior Sustainability Manager (data) to join its Group Sustainability Team for one year maternity cover. Reporting directly to the Head of Strategy and Insight, this exciting position is based in Letchworth where we support hybrid working arrangements but encourage 3 days a week in our office - we have a lovely team and great office environment, so we like to make the most of it. Your primary focus will be to oversee and improve our sustainability data reporting systems ensuring we meet our customer's needs, measure performance against our industry leading targets and provide trusted information enabling Board decision-making. You will play a pivotal leadership role in the delivery of our Now or Never strategy through the management and reporting of our sustainability data and leading projects to improve our sustainability insights. You will also work with the wider team to ensure we meet our corporate reporting obligations such as TCFD and CPD. A background in sustainability or social value as well as experience of project management, data management or compliance is essential to hit the ground running. You will be responsible for: Data & Systems Ensuring our sustainability systems are running efficiently and smoothly. Project manage and coordinate regular and ad-hoc sustainability reporting (including our Power Bi dashboard and the annual Now or Never Review) The collection, management, analysis, interrogation, and verification of sustainability data Use data to identify and support the business case for new sustainability initiatives and policies. Updating Social Value and Sustainability measurement into systems and teams (e.g., TOMS). This could involve implementing new processes, guidance, and team training as well as systems updates. Using our data to provide efficiency and performance insight to the wider business across all areas of our sustainability strategy. Leading Compliance & Governance reporting including TCFD, 3rd party audits and Annual Report and Accounts Provide data management support across WD family of companies. Increasing our people's data management skills, knowledge, and capability by delivering training advice and support. Develop and maintain trusted relationships with internal and external customers and stakeholders. Social Value Continuous Improvement of the delivery, measurement, and management of social value in Willmott Dixon. Framework group representation and KPI management Liaising with key organisations on SV metrics, measurement, and best practice (e.g Social Value Portal) Sound like you? If so, come and join our team, and become a great ambassador of our business. Additional Information At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Adding to that our numerous people awards, we understand everyone has a unique potential and ability to make a difference and succeed; if you want your skills developed and talent recognised, why not join our business! Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best "Big" Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022. We are the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Interim Head of Improvement CSR A (£71,643 - £78,475) Croydon is one of London's largest and most diverse boroughs, with distinct and varied communities creating an exciting place full of opportunity. We are proud of our heritage, creativity and diversity. Croydon faces the same challenges as other London boroughs: increased demand for adult social care services, homelessness, crime and fear of crime, rising property prices, and increased deprivation following a decade of austerity. However, it is a place of resilience and strong communities, where residents and community partners share a commitment to Croydon's success. We have an exciting opportunity to join the Adult Social Care & Health Directorate's management team. We have an ambitious change programme delivering transformation across our directorate, and we are looking for an inspiring person to come and join us on our journey. Croydon is committed to radically change how we deliver our services for our residents and how we connect our communities and partners. As our interim Head of Improvement, you will work across the directorate, the council and our health and care system partners; influencing our future direction well beyond any direct service responsibilities and leading on our key improvement programmes. You will also lead on defining, developing and implementing our strategy and policy function. You will collaborate with the Executive Mayor, Lead Member, Chief Executive, Corporate Directors and others to communicate and deliver our improvement priorities, all within a financially sustainable budget. We are looking for someone that is: comfortable offering both support and challenge at a senior level a keen strategist, able to identify, implement and advise on potential solutions to challenges. a leading advisor to elected Members on policy. passionate about the improvement that we can achieve at Croydon. Secondment/Fixed term contract 18 months. Interview timescales - Interviews are expected to take place in May. Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment My Profile Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Interim Head of Improvement CSR A (£71,643 - £78,475) Croydon is one of London's largest and most diverse boroughs, with distinct and varied communities creating an exciting place full of opportunity. We are proud of our heritage, creativity and diversity. Croydon faces the same challenges as other London boroughs: increased demand for adult social care services, homelessness, crime and fear of crime, rising property prices, and increased deprivation following a decade of austerity. However, it is a place of resilience and strong communities, where residents and community partners share a commitment to Croydon's success. We have an exciting opportunity to join the Adult Social Care & Health Directorate's management team. We have an ambitious change programme delivering transformation across our directorate, and we are looking for an inspiring person to come and join us on our journey. Croydon is committed to radically change how we deliver our services for our residents and how we connect our communities and partners. As our interim Head of Improvement, you will work across the directorate, the council and our health and care system partners; influencing our future direction well beyond any direct service responsibilities and leading on our key improvement programmes. You will also lead on defining, developing and implementing our strategy and policy function. You will collaborate with the Executive Mayor, Lead Member, Chief Executive, Corporate Directors and others to communicate and deliver our improvement priorities, all within a financially sustainable budget. We are looking for someone that is: comfortable offering both support and challenge at a senior level a keen strategist, able to identify, implement and advise on potential solutions to challenges. a leading advisor to elected Members on policy. passionate about the improvement that we can achieve at Croydon. Secondment/Fixed term contract 18 months. Interview timescales - Interviews are expected to take place in May. Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment My Profile Create and manage profiles for future opportunities.
Head of Ceded Reinsurance page is loaded Head of Ceded Reinsurance Apply locations London - Scalpel time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id REQ05261 This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process. How does this role contribute to our collective success? AXIS Capital is a well-known underwriting organization and a respected reinsurance buyer. This role is an opportunity to contribute to AXIS Capital's gross and net profitability in a Senior Leadership role. The role has significant profile internally and externally given diverse lines of business written and ceded from AXIS Capital's London and European offices. In this role, the Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) leverages their strong knowledge of specialty, property and casualty lines of business and broad broker and reinsurer networks to inform strategy and execution in support of AXIS Capital's gross and net portfolio. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) actively engages internally across lines of business and disciplines to support best execution of outwards placement process and relationship management on behalf of AXIS. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) would manage and be responsible for talent development of a team in AXIS Capital's London office. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) would also engage within the CUO office to support portfolio optimization. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance would be subject to governance on reinsurance purchasing via a panel of senior and executive leadership. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) would support Lloyds regulatory compliance and reporting requirements in the role. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) would report to Global Head of Ceded Reinsurance (located in NYC) and regularly interact and collaborate with colleagues in Ceded Re's NYC location on shared interests and relationship management. What will you do in this role? Accountable for placement outcomes that should meet AXIS agreed objectives and be compliant with AXIS governance and regulatory requirements. Manage a local team located in London office. Manage reinsurer relationships and broker relationships locally and in collaboration with AXIS executive leadership, Global Head of Ceded Re, and NYC located colleagues. Actively and personally manage placement process for placements with larger subject premiums or profile with support of London based team and engagement with London business colleagues to assure best execution. Regularly engage internally with business colleagues and externally with local relationships to provide perspective to AXIS Capital regarding outwards products available. Prepare and present presentations to governance committees and as required on ad hoc basis. You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role. About You: We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals. What you need to have: Strong knowledge of specialty lines of business and property & casualty lines written in London market. Broad network of relationships in London market with brokers and reinsurers. A minimum of 10 years of Reinsurance buying, underwriting, or pricing related experience Strong knowledge of reinsurance structures and application considerations. Ability to present complex information to leadership in a compelling manner Ability to have productive engagement with colleagues in CUO office, within Ceded team, with businesses, and senior and executive leadership. Ability to apply advanced expertise and professional concepts in novel ways, bringing new expertise to the organization. Ability to review and identify drafting requirements in respect of reinsurance contract wording. Ability to deliver outcomes that reflect stakeholder interests at business and group level. Ability to roll up sleeves and diligence details or expedite placement activities in order to get to best execution. Excellent communicate (both written and verbal) Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence Strong negotiation skills What we prefer you to have: Management experience Role Factors: In this role, you will typically be required to: Be in the office 3 days per week Domestic and International travel required Ability and willingness to work outside normal office hours What we offer: You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more. About Us We are shaping the direction of Insurance and Reinsurance during a critical and exciting time for the industry. Whether you are a student approaching graduation or a seasoned professional looking for a new environment, AXIS has the right challenges and career opportunities for you. At AXIS, we value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the success of our company. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Head of Ceded Reinsurance page is loaded Head of Ceded Reinsurance Apply locations London - Scalpel time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id REQ05261 This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital - a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process. How does this role contribute to our collective success? AXIS Capital is a well-known underwriting organization and a respected reinsurance buyer. This role is an opportunity to contribute to AXIS Capital's gross and net profitability in a Senior Leadership role. The role has significant profile internally and externally given diverse lines of business written and ceded from AXIS Capital's London and European offices. In this role, the Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) leverages their strong knowledge of specialty, property and casualty lines of business and broad broker and reinsurer networks to inform strategy and execution in support of AXIS Capital's gross and net portfolio. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) actively engages internally across lines of business and disciplines to support best execution of outwards placement process and relationship management on behalf of AXIS. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) would manage and be responsible for talent development of a team in AXIS Capital's London office. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) would also engage within the CUO office to support portfolio optimization. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance would be subject to governance on reinsurance purchasing via a panel of senior and executive leadership. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) would support Lloyds regulatory compliance and reporting requirements in the role. The Head of Ceded Reinsurance (London) would report to Global Head of Ceded Reinsurance (located in NYC) and regularly interact and collaborate with colleagues in Ceded Re's NYC location on shared interests and relationship management. What will you do in this role? Accountable for placement outcomes that should meet AXIS agreed objectives and be compliant with AXIS governance and regulatory requirements. Manage a local team located in London office. Manage reinsurer relationships and broker relationships locally and in collaboration with AXIS executive leadership, Global Head of Ceded Re, and NYC located colleagues. Actively and personally manage placement process for placements with larger subject premiums or profile with support of London based team and engagement with London business colleagues to assure best execution. Regularly engage internally with business colleagues and externally with local relationships to provide perspective to AXIS Capital regarding outwards products available. Prepare and present presentations to governance committees and as required on ad hoc basis. You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role. About You: We encourage you to bring your own experience and expertise to the table, so while there are some qualifications and experiences, we need you to have, we are open to discussing how your individual knowledge might lend itself to fulfilling this role and help us achieve our goals. What you need to have: Strong knowledge of specialty lines of business and property & casualty lines written in London market. Broad network of relationships in London market with brokers and reinsurers. A minimum of 10 years of Reinsurance buying, underwriting, or pricing related experience Strong knowledge of reinsurance structures and application considerations. Ability to present complex information to leadership in a compelling manner Ability to have productive engagement with colleagues in CUO office, within Ceded team, with businesses, and senior and executive leadership. Ability to apply advanced expertise and professional concepts in novel ways, bringing new expertise to the organization. Ability to review and identify drafting requirements in respect of reinsurance contract wording. Ability to deliver outcomes that reflect stakeholder interests at business and group level. Ability to roll up sleeves and diligence details or expedite placement activities in order to get to best execution. Excellent communicate (both written and verbal) Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence Strong negotiation skills What we prefer you to have: Management experience Role Factors: In this role, you will typically be required to: Be in the office 3 days per week Domestic and International travel required Ability and willingness to work outside normal office hours What we offer: You will be eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for you and your family, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid annual leave, and much more. About Us We are shaping the direction of Insurance and Reinsurance during a critical and exciting time for the industry. Whether you are a student approaching graduation or a seasoned professional looking for a new environment, AXIS has the right challenges and career opportunities for you. At AXIS, we value each individual and recognize that attracting and retaining the right people is essential to the success of our company. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes medical plans for employees and their families, health and wellness programs, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and much more.
This pivotal senior management role will see the successful person heading up the operations at the East Anglian based branch of this highly successful international business. Already supplying globally into over 40 countries with offices in all corners of the world, this business can boast an impressive reputation for quality, high yielding seed potatoes. Their craft has been homed over years, utilising research and innovation to breed modern varieties, tailored by climate, production practice and taste to make them desirable globally. Your responsibilities will include: • Planning of all production, processes and distribution of goods. • Strategic management- ensuring that the right number of contract farms are acquired/ bringing new farms on board. • Pricing strategy. • Logistics and order processing- managing sales orders, maintaining records/CRM, liaising with the sales team. • Compliance- ensuring the site is always compliant with quality standards and any regulations. About you: • You will be an experienced people manager. • Experience in either production or trading. • An understanding of the potato sector. • Excellent attention to detail, organisation and record keeping. • Entrepreneurial, commercial mindset. • Happy to travel both nationally and internationally. Remuneration will reflect prior experience and incorporate a company vehicle/ car allowance and a bonus scheme. To find out more: Please call Lauren Holloway on / or email an up-to-date copy of your CV (In Word Format) to De Lacy Executive will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission. Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview. De Lacy Executive is an Approved member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards in recruitment practice, and is registered with the Information Commissioners Office. De Lacy Executive complies with all relevant data protection legislation
May 04, 2024
Full time
This pivotal senior management role will see the successful person heading up the operations at the East Anglian based branch of this highly successful international business. Already supplying globally into over 40 countries with offices in all corners of the world, this business can boast an impressive reputation for quality, high yielding seed potatoes. Their craft has been homed over years, utilising research and innovation to breed modern varieties, tailored by climate, production practice and taste to make them desirable globally. Your responsibilities will include: • Planning of all production, processes and distribution of goods. • Strategic management- ensuring that the right number of contract farms are acquired/ bringing new farms on board. • Pricing strategy. • Logistics and order processing- managing sales orders, maintaining records/CRM, liaising with the sales team. • Compliance- ensuring the site is always compliant with quality standards and any regulations. About you: • You will be an experienced people manager. • Experience in either production or trading. • An understanding of the potato sector. • Excellent attention to detail, organisation and record keeping. • Entrepreneurial, commercial mindset. • Happy to travel both nationally and internationally. Remuneration will reflect prior experience and incorporate a company vehicle/ car allowance and a bonus scheme. To find out more: Please call Lauren Holloway on / or email an up-to-date copy of your CV (In Word Format) to De Lacy Executive will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application. More information about our processing activities can be found at Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission. Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview. De Lacy Executive is an Approved member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, which promotes high standards in recruitment practice, and is registered with the Information Commissioners Office. De Lacy Executive complies with all relevant data protection legislation
About Walr Founded in 2020, Walr provides the market's most customizable and unified data creation solutions to power all elements of quantitative research. Marrying cutting-edge, proprietary technology with the very best talent, we build bespoke and flexible research programs for the world's brightest businesses. Dedication is our mantra, as we treat clients as partners and go the extra mile to amaze them with exceptional service. Fueling our excitement, we've already tripled our team in 2022. As a rapidly growing company and acclaimed recipient of the Best Workplace in Tech and Best Workplace in Wellbeing titles, we're not just offering a job - we're inviting you to shape our journey. Empowerment and growth define us. Join us in reshaping the future of business. About the Role Walr is on the search for a Business Development Director to spearhead our rapidly expanding European operations. This role is perfect for those who thrive in the vibrant environment of a startup, excel under tight deadlines, adapt seamlessly to change, and manage multiple tasks effortlessly. As the Business Development Director, you will lead our new business initiatives across the UK and Europe, with an initial focus on Agency and Consulting client sectors. You will collaborate closely with the CCO and EVP of Growth to implement our commercial strategies aimed at securing new clients and enhancing their engagement with Walr. The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of how to effectively communicate the advantages of our software, our global audience reach, and our outstanding service, making a significant impact in a role that demands both strategic insight and practical business acumen. Key Responsibilities Design and implement a sales strategy targeting new market segments to amplify revenue growth across a broad range of Agency & Consulting clients. Actively build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects through strategic networking, industry events, and proactive outbound sales initiatives. Collaborate closely with the Marketing team to craft compelling lead generation campaigns that captivate and convert. Directly engage with potential clients to fully understand their needs and craft customized solutions that leverage Walr's capabilities to meet their goals. Lead high-stakes negotiations and close substantial deals, while nurturing enduring relationships with key stakeholders for sustained growth. Work in tandem with Walr's operations, tech, and marketing teams to ensure our offerings continually evolve to meet customer demands and exceed expectations. Keep a pulse on market trends and competitor movements to adapt strategies effectively and maintain a competitive edge. Promptly respond to inbound leads with accurate and consultative feedback, ensuring a professional first impression. Provide weekly reports on commercial performance, showcasing effective pipeline management, strategic action planning, and data-informed account decisions. Maintain rigorous documentation of all data, project details, and client interactions within Walr's sales systems to support comprehensive reporting and informed decision-making. Serve as a role model within the team, setting a high standard and offering mentorship to junior team members to foster their professional growth and development. Desired Experience Proven experience in online quantitative data collection, with a demonstrable history of driving growth in commercial organisations through strategic outbound new business initiatives. Solid understanding of market research methodologies, with specialized expertise in selling data, samples, and related professional services. A proven ability to consistently meet or exceed sales targets and effectively execute sales plans. A highly strategic and consultative approach, coupled with an inherent curiosity and a strong drive to pioneer new ideas and solutions. Exceptional communication skills, confident in engaging with clients across various channels. Adept at interacting with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, and comfortable in high-level business discussions. Extensive experience in managing and influencing senior stakeholders, fostering significant long-term relationships. Desired Skills & Attributes Commercial Mindset & Profitability Management: You take a macro-view of your work and understand how your role contributes to the bottom line of the business. You have informed opinions on factors that affect its profitability or market share, and you understand its competitors and customers. Strong Communication: An effective communicator, both written and verbally. Able to communicate technical terms in commonly understood language using concise, clear, and appropriate vocabulary. Takes care to structure ideas clearly and persuasively. Client Relationship Management: Committed to customer excellence by responding to queries promptly, offering as much information as possible and providing products and services that customers value. Professional Maturity: Walr embraces diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts. Professional maturity will be demonstrated in one's ability to consistently show respect for and incorporate various points of view, to consistently practice good business manners and self-regulate actions, reactions, and behaviors appropriately in the workplace. Team Builder: At Walr, we work and celebrate as a team. The ability to build and nurture strong interpersonal relationships, within and outside of Walr, is critical. Comfort with Ambiguity: In this fast-paced start-up, no two days are alike, and change is constant. This person must show comfort in ambiguity and the ability to make the more appropriate decision based on logical reasoning and careful analysis of the data at hand. Cultural Steward & Team Leader: Understands his/her role and sets the tone for living the Walr values, maintaining team morale and motivation and serves as a steward of the Walr brand internally and externally.
May 04, 2024
Full time
About Walr Founded in 2020, Walr provides the market's most customizable and unified data creation solutions to power all elements of quantitative research. Marrying cutting-edge, proprietary technology with the very best talent, we build bespoke and flexible research programs for the world's brightest businesses. Dedication is our mantra, as we treat clients as partners and go the extra mile to amaze them with exceptional service. Fueling our excitement, we've already tripled our team in 2022. As a rapidly growing company and acclaimed recipient of the Best Workplace in Tech and Best Workplace in Wellbeing titles, we're not just offering a job - we're inviting you to shape our journey. Empowerment and growth define us. Join us in reshaping the future of business. About the Role Walr is on the search for a Business Development Director to spearhead our rapidly expanding European operations. This role is perfect for those who thrive in the vibrant environment of a startup, excel under tight deadlines, adapt seamlessly to change, and manage multiple tasks effortlessly. As the Business Development Director, you will lead our new business initiatives across the UK and Europe, with an initial focus on Agency and Consulting client sectors. You will collaborate closely with the CCO and EVP of Growth to implement our commercial strategies aimed at securing new clients and enhancing their engagement with Walr. The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of how to effectively communicate the advantages of our software, our global audience reach, and our outstanding service, making a significant impact in a role that demands both strategic insight and practical business acumen. Key Responsibilities Design and implement a sales strategy targeting new market segments to amplify revenue growth across a broad range of Agency & Consulting clients. Actively build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects through strategic networking, industry events, and proactive outbound sales initiatives. Collaborate closely with the Marketing team to craft compelling lead generation campaigns that captivate and convert. Directly engage with potential clients to fully understand their needs and craft customized solutions that leverage Walr's capabilities to meet their goals. Lead high-stakes negotiations and close substantial deals, while nurturing enduring relationships with key stakeholders for sustained growth. Work in tandem with Walr's operations, tech, and marketing teams to ensure our offerings continually evolve to meet customer demands and exceed expectations. Keep a pulse on market trends and competitor movements to adapt strategies effectively and maintain a competitive edge. Promptly respond to inbound leads with accurate and consultative feedback, ensuring a professional first impression. Provide weekly reports on commercial performance, showcasing effective pipeline management, strategic action planning, and data-informed account decisions. Maintain rigorous documentation of all data, project details, and client interactions within Walr's sales systems to support comprehensive reporting and informed decision-making. Serve as a role model within the team, setting a high standard and offering mentorship to junior team members to foster their professional growth and development. Desired Experience Proven experience in online quantitative data collection, with a demonstrable history of driving growth in commercial organisations through strategic outbound new business initiatives. Solid understanding of market research methodologies, with specialized expertise in selling data, samples, and related professional services. A proven ability to consistently meet or exceed sales targets and effectively execute sales plans. A highly strategic and consultative approach, coupled with an inherent curiosity and a strong drive to pioneer new ideas and solutions. Exceptional communication skills, confident in engaging with clients across various channels. Adept at interacting with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, and comfortable in high-level business discussions. Extensive experience in managing and influencing senior stakeholders, fostering significant long-term relationships. Desired Skills & Attributes Commercial Mindset & Profitability Management: You take a macro-view of your work and understand how your role contributes to the bottom line of the business. You have informed opinions on factors that affect its profitability or market share, and you understand its competitors and customers. Strong Communication: An effective communicator, both written and verbally. Able to communicate technical terms in commonly understood language using concise, clear, and appropriate vocabulary. Takes care to structure ideas clearly and persuasively. Client Relationship Management: Committed to customer excellence by responding to queries promptly, offering as much information as possible and providing products and services that customers value. Professional Maturity: Walr embraces diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts. Professional maturity will be demonstrated in one's ability to consistently show respect for and incorporate various points of view, to consistently practice good business manners and self-regulate actions, reactions, and behaviors appropriately in the workplace. Team Builder: At Walr, we work and celebrate as a team. The ability to build and nurture strong interpersonal relationships, within and outside of Walr, is critical. Comfort with Ambiguity: In this fast-paced start-up, no two days are alike, and change is constant. This person must show comfort in ambiguity and the ability to make the more appropriate decision based on logical reasoning and careful analysis of the data at hand. Cultural Steward & Team Leader: Understands his/her role and sets the tone for living the Walr values, maintaining team morale and motivation and serves as a steward of the Walr brand internally and externally.
At Verto, we're passionate about helping businesses in Emerging markets reach the world. What first started life as a FX solution for trading Nigerian Naira has now become a market-leading platform, changing the way thousands of businesses transfer money in and out of Emerging Markets. We believe that where you do business shouldn't determine how successful you are, or your ability to scale. Millions of companies a day have to juggle long settlement periods, high transaction fees and issues accessing liquidity in order to trade with African businesses. We're on a mission to change this by creating equal access to easy payment and liquidity solutions that are already a given in developed markets. We're not alone in realising the opportunity and need to solve for emerging markets. We're backed by world-class investors including Y-Combinator, Quona and MEVP, power payments for some of the most disruptive start-ups in the world and have a list of accolades from leading publications including being voted 'Fintech Start Up of the Year' at Fintech Awards London 2022. Each year we process billions of dollars of payments and provide companies with solutions which help them to save money, automate processes and grow, but we're only just getting started . Verto is seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join our team. As Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in providing comprehensive legal guidance and support across various aspects of our business operations. You will work closely with our executive team and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, manage legal risks, and contribute to the achievement of our strategic objectives. As Legal Counsel at Verto, you'll report directly to our Head of Compliance & MLRO and consistently work collaboratively across various aspects of our business operations to ensure that Verto has a targeted approach to customer acquisition, building strategic partnerships and ensuring commercial bias in decision making. Success in this role requires someone comfortable working in a fast-paced environment to build strategy and execution plans as well as developing strong relationships both internally and with key partners. This role requires a forward-thinker who is able to balance being ruthlessly customer-focused with internal resources and external requirements. What you'll be doing 1. Legal Support: Assist in resolving legal disputes and responding to regulatory inquiries or investigations. Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on a wide range of matters, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, privacy, and data protection. Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents, with clients, vendors, and partners ensuring they accurately reflect the company's interests and comply with relevant laws and regulations. Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the fintech industry, assess their impact on the company, and recommend appropriate actions to ensure compliance. Collaborate with internal teams, including product development, finance, and compliance, to address legal issues and provide timely guidance on legal matters. Manage external legal counsel as needed, including selection, engagement, and oversight of their work to support the company's legal needs effectively. Assist with corporate governance matters, including board meetings, corporate filings, and maintaining corporate records. Conduct legal research and analysis to support decision-making and provide proactive advice on legal risks and opportunities. Assist with the resolution of disputes and litigation matters, working closely with external counsel and other stakeholders to achieve favourable outcomes. 2. Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of changes in financial regulations and ensure that our fintech products and services comply with applicable laws and regulations. Interpret regulatory requirements and provide guidance to internal stakeholders on compliance matters. Conduct compliance assessments and audits to identify and address any gaps or deficiencies in our processes. 3.Policy Development: Develop and implement policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance considerations into product development and business operations. Review and update existing policies to reflect changes in regulations or business practices. 4. Risk Management: Assess the legal and regulatory risks associated with new products, partnerships, and initiatives. Advise on risk mitigation strategies and assist in developing risk management frameworks. Conduct due diligence on third-party vendors and partners to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. 5. Training and Awareness: Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate employees on compliance policies, procedures, and best practices. Foster a culture of compliance by promoting awareness and understanding of regulatory obligations throughout the organisation. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or JD) from an accredited institution. Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction is required. Minimum of 3 years of experience practising law, with a focus on corporate or commercial law, with a focus in fintech or financial services industry. Strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations including but not limited to financial services regulations, consumer protection laws, anti-money laundering (AML), know your customer (KYC), and data privacy laws. Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and agreements. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive legal matters. Experience managing external legal counsel and other legal service providers is desirable.Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience working in a fintech or technology-driven environment is a plus. Certification in compliance (e.g., Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager) is desirable.
May 04, 2024
Full time
At Verto, we're passionate about helping businesses in Emerging markets reach the world. What first started life as a FX solution for trading Nigerian Naira has now become a market-leading platform, changing the way thousands of businesses transfer money in and out of Emerging Markets. We believe that where you do business shouldn't determine how successful you are, or your ability to scale. Millions of companies a day have to juggle long settlement periods, high transaction fees and issues accessing liquidity in order to trade with African businesses. We're on a mission to change this by creating equal access to easy payment and liquidity solutions that are already a given in developed markets. We're not alone in realising the opportunity and need to solve for emerging markets. We're backed by world-class investors including Y-Combinator, Quona and MEVP, power payments for some of the most disruptive start-ups in the world and have a list of accolades from leading publications including being voted 'Fintech Start Up of the Year' at Fintech Awards London 2022. Each year we process billions of dollars of payments and provide companies with solutions which help them to save money, automate processes and grow, but we're only just getting started . Verto is seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join our team. As Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in providing comprehensive legal guidance and support across various aspects of our business operations. You will work closely with our executive team and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, manage legal risks, and contribute to the achievement of our strategic objectives. As Legal Counsel at Verto, you'll report directly to our Head of Compliance & MLRO and consistently work collaboratively across various aspects of our business operations to ensure that Verto has a targeted approach to customer acquisition, building strategic partnerships and ensuring commercial bias in decision making. Success in this role requires someone comfortable working in a fast-paced environment to build strategy and execution plans as well as developing strong relationships both internally and with key partners. This role requires a forward-thinker who is able to balance being ruthlessly customer-focused with internal resources and external requirements. What you'll be doing 1. Legal Support: Assist in resolving legal disputes and responding to regulatory inquiries or investigations. Provide legal advice and support to internal stakeholders on a wide range of matters, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, intellectual property, privacy, and data protection. Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents, with clients, vendors, and partners ensuring they accurately reflect the company's interests and comply with relevant laws and regulations. Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the fintech industry, assess their impact on the company, and recommend appropriate actions to ensure compliance. Collaborate with internal teams, including product development, finance, and compliance, to address legal issues and provide timely guidance on legal matters. Manage external legal counsel as needed, including selection, engagement, and oversight of their work to support the company's legal needs effectively. Assist with corporate governance matters, including board meetings, corporate filings, and maintaining corporate records. Conduct legal research and analysis to support decision-making and provide proactive advice on legal risks and opportunities. Assist with the resolution of disputes and litigation matters, working closely with external counsel and other stakeholders to achieve favourable outcomes. 2. Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of changes in financial regulations and ensure that our fintech products and services comply with applicable laws and regulations. Interpret regulatory requirements and provide guidance to internal stakeholders on compliance matters. Conduct compliance assessments and audits to identify and address any gaps or deficiencies in our processes. 3.Policy Development: Develop and implement policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate compliance considerations into product development and business operations. Review and update existing policies to reflect changes in regulations or business practices. 4. Risk Management: Assess the legal and regulatory risks associated with new products, partnerships, and initiatives. Advise on risk mitigation strategies and assist in developing risk management frameworks. Conduct due diligence on third-party vendors and partners to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. 5. Training and Awareness: Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate employees on compliance policies, procedures, and best practices. Foster a culture of compliance by promoting awareness and understanding of regulatory obligations throughout the organisation. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or JD) from an accredited institution. Admission to the bar in the relevant jurisdiction is required. Minimum of 3 years of experience practising law, with a focus on corporate or commercial law, with a focus in fintech or financial services industry. Strong understanding of relevant laws and regulations including but not limited to financial services regulations, consumer protection laws, anti-money laundering (AML), know your customer (KYC), and data privacy laws. Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and agreements. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive legal matters. Experience managing external legal counsel and other legal service providers is desirable.Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience working in a fintech or technology-driven environment is a plus. Certification in compliance (e.g., Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager) is desirable.
Global Professional Services Procurement Manager @ £Multi-Billion FMCG £60,000 - £70,000 inc. Car Allowance (Cash) + 10% Bonus London (Hybrid) If you are interested, please apply below or send your CV to My client is a Thriving £Multi-Billion FMCG Giant who boast a Vast Global Footprint and £3 Billion portfolio of Prestigious brands that reaches 5 Billion people across the Globe. This Multi-National Confectionary Powerhouse are characterised by their Agile, Positive and Purpose Led Nature which has led them to become market leaders within their space. To Bolster their High Functioning Indirect Procurement function they seek an Experienced Indirect Procurement Professional to manage c.£65 Million of spend both Regionally and Globally across the Professional Services Category. This is a Fast Paced and Diverse Indirect procurement opportunity to define and execute the Category Strategy across abroad variety of Professional Services subcategories; including but not limited to HR, Finance, Consultancy, Fleet (Regionally) and Insurance & Travel (Globally). Embedded into their World Class Procurement function this role will play a key part in the delivery of commercial value, strategic direction and the leadership within the category area alongside the Head of Procurement and wider team. Seize this Unique opportunity to join a Prestigious Global Blue Chip firm and open the doors to a prosperous career within Indirect Procurement. If you have procurement experience within Professional Services and you're motived to stamp your mark in a one of the most well-loved FMCG firms, this could be a fantastic career move for you! Their state-of-the-art offices are based in West London and they offer hybrid working 3x office days coupled with 2x WFH (flexible on which days). They are offering a Lucrative Package of up to £70,000 (inc. Car Allowance) with an additional 10% Bonus on top. Global Professional Services Procurement Manager Responsibilities: You will be responsible for leading end-to-end sourcing activity across a diverse range of categories within Professional Services. (HR, Consultancy, Fleet, Insurance and Travel) Managing the Professional Services category by innovating, developing and implementing leading procurement strategies to deliver cost savings to the business. Global Professional Services Procurement Manager Desired Background: Professional Services category knowledge and tangible end-to-end procurement. Experience within Professional Services, HR, Consultancy, Fleet, Insurance and Travel. Track record of consistent performance, delivery and achievement within a senior buyer / procurement or category management role. Strong analytical skills and working experience with SAP. Confident communicator, ability to influence, negotiate and collaborate effectively. Ability to interact with internal senior stakeholder, influence and win hearts and minds. Strong Academics (2.1 degree or above / CIPS or MCIPS qualified preferable) If you are interested, please apply below or send your CV to Key Skills: professional services, procurement, corporate services, procurement manager, assistant procurement manager, indirect procurement, strategic sourcing manager, senior buyer, category specialist, category buyer, indirect procurement manager, category manager, assistant category manager, indirect category manager, indirect generalist, HR procurement, travel procurement, finance procurement, fleet procurement, insurance procurement, negotiation, SRM, contract management, FMCG, food, food & beverages, global, West London, London, Hounslow, Brentford, Chiswick, Fulham, Clapham, Victoria, Earls Court, Kensington, Notting Hill, Middlesex, Brent, Acton, Wimbledon, Wembley, Heathrow, Reading, Berkshire, Central London, Surrey, Slough, Watford, High Wycombe, Hammersmith, Richmond, Twickenham, Shepherds Bush, Fulham, Victoria, Earls Court, Barons Court, Kensington, Chelsea, North West London, South West London, Central London, Sussex, Windsor, Maidenhead
May 04, 2024
Full time
Global Professional Services Procurement Manager @ £Multi-Billion FMCG £60,000 - £70,000 inc. Car Allowance (Cash) + 10% Bonus London (Hybrid) If you are interested, please apply below or send your CV to My client is a Thriving £Multi-Billion FMCG Giant who boast a Vast Global Footprint and £3 Billion portfolio of Prestigious brands that reaches 5 Billion people across the Globe. This Multi-National Confectionary Powerhouse are characterised by their Agile, Positive and Purpose Led Nature which has led them to become market leaders within their space. To Bolster their High Functioning Indirect Procurement function they seek an Experienced Indirect Procurement Professional to manage c.£65 Million of spend both Regionally and Globally across the Professional Services Category. This is a Fast Paced and Diverse Indirect procurement opportunity to define and execute the Category Strategy across abroad variety of Professional Services subcategories; including but not limited to HR, Finance, Consultancy, Fleet (Regionally) and Insurance & Travel (Globally). Embedded into their World Class Procurement function this role will play a key part in the delivery of commercial value, strategic direction and the leadership within the category area alongside the Head of Procurement and wider team. Seize this Unique opportunity to join a Prestigious Global Blue Chip firm and open the doors to a prosperous career within Indirect Procurement. If you have procurement experience within Professional Services and you're motived to stamp your mark in a one of the most well-loved FMCG firms, this could be a fantastic career move for you! Their state-of-the-art offices are based in West London and they offer hybrid working 3x office days coupled with 2x WFH (flexible on which days). They are offering a Lucrative Package of up to £70,000 (inc. Car Allowance) with an additional 10% Bonus on top. Global Professional Services Procurement Manager Responsibilities: You will be responsible for leading end-to-end sourcing activity across a diverse range of categories within Professional Services. (HR, Consultancy, Fleet, Insurance and Travel) Managing the Professional Services category by innovating, developing and implementing leading procurement strategies to deliver cost savings to the business. Global Professional Services Procurement Manager Desired Background: Professional Services category knowledge and tangible end-to-end procurement. Experience within Professional Services, HR, Consultancy, Fleet, Insurance and Travel. Track record of consistent performance, delivery and achievement within a senior buyer / procurement or category management role. Strong analytical skills and working experience with SAP. Confident communicator, ability to influence, negotiate and collaborate effectively. Ability to interact with internal senior stakeholder, influence and win hearts and minds. Strong Academics (2.1 degree or above / CIPS or MCIPS qualified preferable) If you are interested, please apply below or send your CV to Key Skills: professional services, procurement, corporate services, procurement manager, assistant procurement manager, indirect procurement, strategic sourcing manager, senior buyer, category specialist, category buyer, indirect procurement manager, category manager, assistant category manager, indirect category manager, indirect generalist, HR procurement, travel procurement, finance procurement, fleet procurement, insurance procurement, negotiation, SRM, contract management, FMCG, food, food & beverages, global, West London, London, Hounslow, Brentford, Chiswick, Fulham, Clapham, Victoria, Earls Court, Kensington, Notting Hill, Middlesex, Brent, Acton, Wimbledon, Wembley, Heathrow, Reading, Berkshire, Central London, Surrey, Slough, Watford, High Wycombe, Hammersmith, Richmond, Twickenham, Shepherds Bush, Fulham, Victoria, Earls Court, Barons Court, Kensington, Chelsea, North West London, South West London, Central London, Sussex, Windsor, Maidenhead
Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments that value the premium experience, flexibility and certainly we deliver. We are a purpose-led organisation, with a focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We have a diversified offering, with our innovative lending propositions tailored to meet specific customer needs in carefully selected markets across SME, Real Estate and Personal. Our products range from complex structured credit facilities for growth-focused businesses to mortgages for professional landlords and property investors, as well as simple loans for consumers delivered digitally. We fuel our lending through customer deposits, which we attract by delivering a premium experience, choice and consistently great value to smart savers. The business model we have created is unique and difficult to replicate, with our 'best of both' approach combining deep human expertise with advanced digital, tech and data capabilities. This combination not only allows us to deliver excellent customer experiences, but to do so efficiently and at scale. We are proud of our innovative and agile culture, which drives consistently high employee engagement scores and makes Shawbrook an attractive destination for the best talent.If you're willing to roll up your sleeves, contribute new ideas and believe anything is possible, you're our kind of person Work with us because you: Want to be part of a bank built for the dynamics of the modern world Relish a challenge and enjoy a fast-paced, innovative and hardworking culture Enjoy finding new and better ways to solve complexity and make things happen Want to belong to a diverse culture that stands shoulder to shoulder with minority and underrepresented groups Care about society and the environment and want to be part of a business that cares too Want to continue to grow professionally and be the best version of yourself The Role & Responsibilities To proactively support the Bank's business initiatives and projects by providing high quality legal support and advice. In particular, focusing on supporting and managing legal risk within the Bank's Real Estate and Development Finance lending teams which sitwithin the Bank's Enterprise franchise. Products include real estate finance and development lending. Responsible forthe development and maintenance of the Bank's standard form customer-facing documentation suite within Real Estate and Development Finance, working closely with other members of the legal team andother Bank stakeholders. Develop strong working relationships (and manage those relationships) with internal stakeholders in the Bank and, where necessary, supporting engagement with the Bank's risk and product governance committees. Engage, liaise with and oversee external counsel as necessary to deliver appropriate and timely legal advice on transactions and to assist in managing the Bank's Real Estate and Development Finance legal panels.This will include undertaking audits of these firms and reporting the findings to relevant stakeholders. Work collaboratively with other teams within the legal function to ensure effective and fully aligned end-to-end legal support to the wider business in a transactional context. Support the Bank's wider Legal function in other areas as and when needed (e.g., commercial contracts, strategy and approach to issues which may involve litigation/dispute resolution, general corporate and commercial support). Develop and maintain good legal risk governance structures and mechanisms that reflect best practice and meet the needs of the business within the Bank's regulatory environment. To develop an awareness of and competency in the wider legal and regulatory framework in which the Bank operates and to support the Group Legal function. To spend a minimum of two to three days each week working in the office. The Person Qualified solicitor (England and Wales). Qualified lawyers in other legal jurisdictions (e.g., Australia, New Zealand) who can demonstrate sufficient UK law experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis The candidate will have received wide ranging training and experience within a medium to large city law firm (ideally in areal estate finance transactional team) and be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of real estate law as well as banking law Experience in drafting, advising on and negotiating real estate / development financing documentation Understanding of complex transaction and corporate structures, including trusts and offshore ownership Familiarity with Loan Market Association suite of real estate finance / development finance documentation a plus Familiarity with intercreditor / multiple lender structures Awareness of regulatory environments and requirements, e.g. FCA/MCOB regulated activity, 'treating customers fairly' would be beneficial (but not necessary) Experience in the financial services/banking sector preferred Experience in being the direct point of contact for your client(s)/stakeholders and providing pragmatic, solutions-based commercial advice and decision making In-house experience (permanent or secondment) would be an added benefit Excellent skills in synthesising and summarising complex information and communicating key points to the wider team/stakeholders Reward Your Wellbeing - We take your health and well-being very seriously by providing a range of benefits to give you and your family peace of mind. These include: Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity, Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employment Free access to Headspace, a mindfulness & meditation digital health app Free access to Peppy digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment becoming a parent or menopause EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) - Offering you support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns, mental wellbeing and more general queries around family, work, housing, and health Cycle to work scheme Discounts on gym membership Your Lifestyle - It's important you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. We provide benefits to support you when at work and when you're enjoying your leisure time. Minimum of 27 days holiday per year Option to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi-holiday scheme Discounts on gym membership nationwide Access to discounts on a range of high street and online brands Community support and charitable giving Your Contribution - We're focused on rewarding those that go the extra mile in helping us achieve our goals. Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our success Proudly Shawbrook recognition scheme focused on recognising our role models and thanking our colleagues for a job well done
May 04, 2024
Full time
Shawbrook provides finance to a wide range of customer segments that value the premium experience, flexibility and certainly we deliver. We are a purpose-led organisation, with a focus on delivering long-term sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We have a diversified offering, with our innovative lending propositions tailored to meet specific customer needs in carefully selected markets across SME, Real Estate and Personal. Our products range from complex structured credit facilities for growth-focused businesses to mortgages for professional landlords and property investors, as well as simple loans for consumers delivered digitally. We fuel our lending through customer deposits, which we attract by delivering a premium experience, choice and consistently great value to smart savers. The business model we have created is unique and difficult to replicate, with our 'best of both' approach combining deep human expertise with advanced digital, tech and data capabilities. This combination not only allows us to deliver excellent customer experiences, but to do so efficiently and at scale. We are proud of our innovative and agile culture, which drives consistently high employee engagement scores and makes Shawbrook an attractive destination for the best talent.If you're willing to roll up your sleeves, contribute new ideas and believe anything is possible, you're our kind of person Work with us because you: Want to be part of a bank built for the dynamics of the modern world Relish a challenge and enjoy a fast-paced, innovative and hardworking culture Enjoy finding new and better ways to solve complexity and make things happen Want to belong to a diverse culture that stands shoulder to shoulder with minority and underrepresented groups Care about society and the environment and want to be part of a business that cares too Want to continue to grow professionally and be the best version of yourself The Role & Responsibilities To proactively support the Bank's business initiatives and projects by providing high quality legal support and advice. In particular, focusing on supporting and managing legal risk within the Bank's Real Estate and Development Finance lending teams which sitwithin the Bank's Enterprise franchise. Products include real estate finance and development lending. Responsible forthe development and maintenance of the Bank's standard form customer-facing documentation suite within Real Estate and Development Finance, working closely with other members of the legal team andother Bank stakeholders. Develop strong working relationships (and manage those relationships) with internal stakeholders in the Bank and, where necessary, supporting engagement with the Bank's risk and product governance committees. Engage, liaise with and oversee external counsel as necessary to deliver appropriate and timely legal advice on transactions and to assist in managing the Bank's Real Estate and Development Finance legal panels.This will include undertaking audits of these firms and reporting the findings to relevant stakeholders. Work collaboratively with other teams within the legal function to ensure effective and fully aligned end-to-end legal support to the wider business in a transactional context. Support the Bank's wider Legal function in other areas as and when needed (e.g., commercial contracts, strategy and approach to issues which may involve litigation/dispute resolution, general corporate and commercial support). Develop and maintain good legal risk governance structures and mechanisms that reflect best practice and meet the needs of the business within the Bank's regulatory environment. To develop an awareness of and competency in the wider legal and regulatory framework in which the Bank operates and to support the Group Legal function. To spend a minimum of two to three days each week working in the office. The Person Qualified solicitor (England and Wales). Qualified lawyers in other legal jurisdictions (e.g., Australia, New Zealand) who can demonstrate sufficient UK law experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis The candidate will have received wide ranging training and experience within a medium to large city law firm (ideally in areal estate finance transactional team) and be able to demonstrate a solid knowledge of real estate law as well as banking law Experience in drafting, advising on and negotiating real estate / development financing documentation Understanding of complex transaction and corporate structures, including trusts and offshore ownership Familiarity with Loan Market Association suite of real estate finance / development finance documentation a plus Familiarity with intercreditor / multiple lender structures Awareness of regulatory environments and requirements, e.g. FCA/MCOB regulated activity, 'treating customers fairly' would be beneficial (but not necessary) Experience in the financial services/banking sector preferred Experience in being the direct point of contact for your client(s)/stakeholders and providing pragmatic, solutions-based commercial advice and decision making In-house experience (permanent or secondment) would be an added benefit Excellent skills in synthesising and summarising complex information and communicating key points to the wider team/stakeholders Reward Your Wellbeing - We take your health and well-being very seriously by providing a range of benefits to give you and your family peace of mind. These include: Market leading family friendly policies such as access to our Maternity, Adoption and Paternity policies from Day 1 of your employment Free access to Headspace, a mindfulness & meditation digital health app Free access to Peppy digital health app that offers personalised support through fertility treatment becoming a parent or menopause EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) - Offering you support on a wide range of subjects including financial concerns, mental wellbeing and more general queries around family, work, housing, and health Cycle to work scheme Discounts on gym membership Your Lifestyle - It's important you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. We provide benefits to support you when at work and when you're enjoying your leisure time. Minimum of 27 days holiday per year Option to buy or sell holiday days through our flexi-holiday scheme Discounts on gym membership nationwide Access to discounts on a range of high street and online brands Community support and charitable giving Your Contribution - We're focused on rewarding those that go the extra mile in helping us achieve our goals. Participation in our annual discretionary bonus scheme designed to reward your contribution to our success Proudly Shawbrook recognition scheme focused on recognising our role models and thanking our colleagues for a job well done
Gleeson are delighted to be working with one of the UKs biggest and most reputable law firms in their search for a Regional PR Manager to join their team in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong PR experience looking to progress their career. Perhaps you're working within a PR agency, supporting professional services accounts and looking for a move in house? Or maybe you're in a position where you need a new challenge and looking for a career move - either way, I'd love to hear from you. You will work strategically and tactically to plan, deliver and manage proactive and reactive, value-added communications support working closely with the wider Marketing team and ensuring key regional communications objectives are delivered. You will work with local office heads and fee earners across the company's network of offices to agree communications activity that aligns with the relevant office and business plans and subsequently ensure the successful execution of all PR and communications within those plans as well as the measurement of results. You will produce high quality and engaging communications content across multiple regional business media channels for a variety of audiences including internal stakeholders. You will build and maintain excellent contacts across the relevant regional business media, and with the relevant external and internal stakeholders, including third party suppliers. "What will I be doing day-to-day?" Developing and managing the media relations strategy and plan and leading the press office work across the regional office network. Managing reactive media requests and working with the Communications Director on any reputational issues relating to the offices. Proactively seeking out news agenda driven opportunities, responding to planned media forward features and commentary opportunities. Developing and managing written content and commentary by creating press releases, articles and thought leadership pieces. Creating engaging social media content to sit alongside the media relations work being undertaken and build up relevant regional key journalist and external stakeholder relationships via our existing social media channels. Working with the Corporate Communications team to develop a range of regional press photography and video content that is needed to support regional and national PR and media relations work. Working closely with the Communications Director to ensure proactive regional PR and media activity aligns with the Group's Responsible Business strategy. Adopting a proactive and consultative approach and manage the PR and media activity for the regional office heads, as well as other external and internal stakeholders. Our client is offering a competitive salary and a discretionary bonus. You will be required to be in the office 2 days per week. If you have PR experience within the legal sector, great. But if you have PR experience and are looking to work more within corporate affairs, I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Steve Smaylen for more information - (phone number removed). At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Gleeson are delighted to be working with one of the UKs biggest and most reputable law firms in their search for a Regional PR Manager to join their team in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong PR experience looking to progress their career. Perhaps you're working within a PR agency, supporting professional services accounts and looking for a move in house? Or maybe you're in a position where you need a new challenge and looking for a career move - either way, I'd love to hear from you. You will work strategically and tactically to plan, deliver and manage proactive and reactive, value-added communications support working closely with the wider Marketing team and ensuring key regional communications objectives are delivered. You will work with local office heads and fee earners across the company's network of offices to agree communications activity that aligns with the relevant office and business plans and subsequently ensure the successful execution of all PR and communications within those plans as well as the measurement of results. You will produce high quality and engaging communications content across multiple regional business media channels for a variety of audiences including internal stakeholders. You will build and maintain excellent contacts across the relevant regional business media, and with the relevant external and internal stakeholders, including third party suppliers. "What will I be doing day-to-day?" Developing and managing the media relations strategy and plan and leading the press office work across the regional office network. Managing reactive media requests and working with the Communications Director on any reputational issues relating to the offices. Proactively seeking out news agenda driven opportunities, responding to planned media forward features and commentary opportunities. Developing and managing written content and commentary by creating press releases, articles and thought leadership pieces. Creating engaging social media content to sit alongside the media relations work being undertaken and build up relevant regional key journalist and external stakeholder relationships via our existing social media channels. Working with the Corporate Communications team to develop a range of regional press photography and video content that is needed to support regional and national PR and media relations work. Working closely with the Communications Director to ensure proactive regional PR and media activity aligns with the Group's Responsible Business strategy. Adopting a proactive and consultative approach and manage the PR and media activity for the regional office heads, as well as other external and internal stakeholders. Our client is offering a competitive salary and a discretionary bonus. You will be required to be in the office 2 days per week. If you have PR experience within the legal sector, great. But if you have PR experience and are looking to work more within corporate affairs, I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Steve Smaylen for more information - (phone number removed). At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Excited to grow your career? Our purpose is to empower people to save and invest with confidence. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL. We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you! About the role An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join our new Investment & Programme Office team within the Finance function as Head of Portfolio Planning and Investment . You will be responsible for planning and mobilising the Enterprise-wide Programme Portfolio that underpins HL's corporate strategy and manage this through the leadership of the Portfolio Planning & Investment Management function. The change portfolio is diverse and encompasses all major programmes across the business covering product development, client experience, save to invest, regulatory driven initiatives, digital transformation, operating model and organisational design. What you'll be doing Responsible for designing building and managing the Medium Term (3 year) and Annual Portfolio Planning approach as part of the Enterprise-wide Operating plan process. Responsible for HL's Programme Portfolio budget (>50m), aligning initiatives to the business strategy and facilitating decision-making to optimise return on investment. Designing and managing an investment management process and lifecycle including facilitation of the Business Investment Committee. Responsible for leading and coaching Business Owners to articulate their strategy and shaping that into compelling programmes and business cases suitable for review by the CEO and CFO Captures, tracks, and identifies the complex inter-dependencies across HL that are critical to our projects being a success. Ownership of all new programme requests via the new HL Demand Panel (Senior Leadership level) Drives a high-performance culture to ensure better, simpler, faster and cheaper deliverables for HL and our clients A change agent, challenging the status quo and delivers industry best in class standards About you Significant experience within a similar role, leading an Enterprise wide programme portfolio planning process, supporting the mobilisation of complex Transformation programmes and facilitating a Business Investment Committee at CEO level Demonstrable experience managing a significant Investment Management budget Expert in Strategic Portfolio Planning, Portfolio Design and Demand Management. Expert in Portfolio, Programme and Agile delivery methodologies. Experience in defining, establishing, and facilitating governance structures to keep key stakeholders engaged, aligned and on track across the business. Significant experience outside of portfolio management that are key to delivery e.g. business case development, client experience, product strategy, business solution design, technical and operational readiness. Expertise and experience of delivering highly complex change in B2B and B2C environments. Extremely high commercial and influencing skills, demonstrated at Executive Leadership level Flexible and adaptable; able to deliver and thrive in ambiguous situations. Interview process The interview process will include a presentation, psychometric assessment and a competency-based interview. Working Schedule We are looking for a Head of Portfolio Planning & Investment to join our team, based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is a permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home and coming into the office. Why us? Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments. To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do. What's on offer? Discretionary annual bonus & annual pay review 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure time Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year at annual enrolment Flexible working options available, including hybrid working Enhanced parental leave Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution Sharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's future Income Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover) Private medical insurance Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcare and an Employee Assistance Programme Gympass - gym memberships and wellbeing apps available Variety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilities An inhouse barista serving subsidised coffee and snacks Join HL's sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year) LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers dependant on role level Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Excited to grow your career? Our purpose is to empower people to save and invest with confidence. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL. We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you! About the role An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join our new Investment & Programme Office team within the Finance function as Head of Portfolio Planning and Investment . You will be responsible for planning and mobilising the Enterprise-wide Programme Portfolio that underpins HL's corporate strategy and manage this through the leadership of the Portfolio Planning & Investment Management function. The change portfolio is diverse and encompasses all major programmes across the business covering product development, client experience, save to invest, regulatory driven initiatives, digital transformation, operating model and organisational design. What you'll be doing Responsible for designing building and managing the Medium Term (3 year) and Annual Portfolio Planning approach as part of the Enterprise-wide Operating plan process. Responsible for HL's Programme Portfolio budget (>50m), aligning initiatives to the business strategy and facilitating decision-making to optimise return on investment. Designing and managing an investment management process and lifecycle including facilitation of the Business Investment Committee. Responsible for leading and coaching Business Owners to articulate their strategy and shaping that into compelling programmes and business cases suitable for review by the CEO and CFO Captures, tracks, and identifies the complex inter-dependencies across HL that are critical to our projects being a success. Ownership of all new programme requests via the new HL Demand Panel (Senior Leadership level) Drives a high-performance culture to ensure better, simpler, faster and cheaper deliverables for HL and our clients A change agent, challenging the status quo and delivers industry best in class standards About you Significant experience within a similar role, leading an Enterprise wide programme portfolio planning process, supporting the mobilisation of complex Transformation programmes and facilitating a Business Investment Committee at CEO level Demonstrable experience managing a significant Investment Management budget Expert in Strategic Portfolio Planning, Portfolio Design and Demand Management. Expert in Portfolio, Programme and Agile delivery methodologies. Experience in defining, establishing, and facilitating governance structures to keep key stakeholders engaged, aligned and on track across the business. Significant experience outside of portfolio management that are key to delivery e.g. business case development, client experience, product strategy, business solution design, technical and operational readiness. Expertise and experience of delivering highly complex change in B2B and B2C environments. Extremely high commercial and influencing skills, demonstrated at Executive Leadership level Flexible and adaptable; able to deliver and thrive in ambiguous situations. Interview process The interview process will include a presentation, psychometric assessment and a competency-based interview. Working Schedule We are looking for a Head of Portfolio Planning & Investment to join our team, based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is a permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home and coming into the office. Why us? Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments. To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do. What's on offer? Discretionary annual bonus & annual pay review 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure time Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year at annual enrolment Flexible working options available, including hybrid working Enhanced parental leave Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution Sharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's future Income Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover) Private medical insurance Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcare and an Employee Assistance Programme Gympass - gym memberships and wellbeing apps available Variety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilities An inhouse barista serving subsidised coffee and snacks Join HL's sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year) LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers dependant on role level Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.
EA to Business Head 55k -60k- plus fantastic benefits Some hybrid working permitted but Monday's and Fridays must be office days. A leading global property investment firm is looking for a Senior Executive Assistant to support a high-profile Business Head. This is a 1:1 role for a highly motivated Senior Executive Assistant who can proactively manage a range of day-to-day tasks on behalf of the Business Head. A truly pivotal role, you will work as a "BusinessEA" in an ambassadorial capacity as well getting involved in projects and help develop the role both strategically and operationally. You will be heavily involved in all aspects of their work and their direct reports and assist in the seamless functioning of the office. Duties will include. Extensive 1:1 EA support, to be a natural extension of the Head's Day to day activities. Working exceptionally closely so as to be in a position to anticipate his needs and be able to prioritise his time. 1:1 Senior Executive assistance to Leadership Head - Preparation for meetings including research, preparing briefing materials, relevant documents, and pre-reading. Management of all Board and Strategy monthly meetings including production of board packs and taking and circulating minutes Corporate travel arrangements - Manage UK and overseas, plus preparing detailed itineraries and travel packs where necessary. Business Management Stakeholder Management Acting as Maintain collaborative relationships with clients, managers and employees. IT liaison to help troubleshoot system errors for Stakeholder. Provide ad-hoc assistance to other business support as and when required, coordinated and overseen by Senior EA to Divisional Head Programme / Project Management Event Management What we are looking for This super role would suit a highly accomplished Senior EA who has operated at senior level and who can evidence being in a growing role were they have helped implement processes and delivered change, and really demonstrate what you could bring to the role. It requires a PA with strong technical skills who is happy to take on the more traditional duties whilst having the desire to grow and develop the role and undertake projects when required. You will be used to building relationships across the business. You will have been a true Business Assistant in your previous roles and be adept at liaising with stakeholders and be able to make decisions and influence others on the Head's behalf. We require a true self starter who can hit the ground running and wants a role they can fully immerse themselves in.
May 03, 2024
Full time
EA to Business Head 55k -60k- plus fantastic benefits Some hybrid working permitted but Monday's and Fridays must be office days. A leading global property investment firm is looking for a Senior Executive Assistant to support a high-profile Business Head. This is a 1:1 role for a highly motivated Senior Executive Assistant who can proactively manage a range of day-to-day tasks on behalf of the Business Head. A truly pivotal role, you will work as a "BusinessEA" in an ambassadorial capacity as well getting involved in projects and help develop the role both strategically and operationally. You will be heavily involved in all aspects of their work and their direct reports and assist in the seamless functioning of the office. Duties will include. Extensive 1:1 EA support, to be a natural extension of the Head's Day to day activities. Working exceptionally closely so as to be in a position to anticipate his needs and be able to prioritise his time. 1:1 Senior Executive assistance to Leadership Head - Preparation for meetings including research, preparing briefing materials, relevant documents, and pre-reading. Management of all Board and Strategy monthly meetings including production of board packs and taking and circulating minutes Corporate travel arrangements - Manage UK and overseas, plus preparing detailed itineraries and travel packs where necessary. Business Management Stakeholder Management Acting as Maintain collaborative relationships with clients, managers and employees. IT liaison to help troubleshoot system errors for Stakeholder. Provide ad-hoc assistance to other business support as and when required, coordinated and overseen by Senior EA to Divisional Head Programme / Project Management Event Management What we are looking for This super role would suit a highly accomplished Senior EA who has operated at senior level and who can evidence being in a growing role were they have helped implement processes and delivered change, and really demonstrate what you could bring to the role. It requires a PA with strong technical skills who is happy to take on the more traditional duties whilst having the desire to grow and develop the role and undertake projects when required. You will be used to building relationships across the business. You will have been a true Business Assistant in your previous roles and be adept at liaising with stakeholders and be able to make decisions and influence others on the Head's behalf. We require a true self starter who can hit the ground running and wants a role they can fully immerse themselves in.
The Company Founded in 1766, Christie's is a world-leading art and luxury business with a presence in 46 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific, and flagship international sales hubs in New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris and Geneva. Renowned and trusted for our expert live and online-only auctions, as well as bespoke Private Sales, Christie's unparalleled network of specialists offers our clients a full portfolio of global services, including art appraisal, art financing, international real estate and education. Christie's auctions span more than 70 art and luxury categories, at price points ranging from $500 to over $100 million. Christie's has sold 7 of the 10 most important single-owner collections in history, achieved the world record price for an artwork at auction, launched the first fully on-chain auction platform dedicated to exceptional NFT art and manages an investment fund to support innovative startups in the art market. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250-year-old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst embodying our values: Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility and Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do, and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business. Christie's is also committed to advancing responsible culture throughout its business and communities worldwide. The Role The objective of the role is to deliver best in class creative campaigns across Christie's digital, print and exhibition platforms while creating a working environment that is positive, friendly, adaptable and digital first. The Head of Production and Studio will oversee the central hub of all design projects at Christie's EMEA, including scheduling, budgeting, resourcing, work flow and management of design assignments to ensure efficient and consistent operations which deliver on budget and to an industry-leading standard. The candidate will report directly into the Head of Marketing EMEA and work alongside the Head of Creative in the Studio team to work hand in hand with the entire EMEA Marketing team in the project management and execution of regional and global, multi-channel marketing campaigns for live auctions, e-commerce sales, private sales, exhibitions, events and all special projects An essential part of the role will require working in close collaboration with the Global Head of Creative (based in NYC) for all global campaigns and day to day sign offs. This role will manage a creative and dynamic team of in-house designers and commission freelance design where required. This role will ensure continual improvement to internal process mapping for optimum performance. The role will require close collaboration with colleagues across a wide array of functions: Marketing team, Art Specialists, Business Managers, Designers, Global Digital team, Client Insights, CRM, Editorial/Content, Press, Social Media, Proposals and other key stakeholders. The function will bring new creative ideas to Christie's and identify freelance creative talent from photographers to graphic designers. Specific duties & responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Project Management (Design, print and digital) Oversight of the production process on all projects, working and collaborating closely with the Marketing Management Executive team. Management of workflows to ensure all projects are delivered on time and at the highest standard Management of a work flow dashboard, tracking and monitoring the workflow for the EMEA Marketing team Liaison with the Marketing Strategy team to provide weekly updates on project status, clearly identifying any pressure points Help to maintain detailed records of project activity and budget tracking Ensure all work on brand and delivered in line with the Christie's brand guidelines Campaign Production Maintenance of strong cross-functional partnerships with stakeholders from across the business including department heads and heads of global content and creative Liaison between photographer's agents, model agents, crew talent, and internal teams to produce and manage productions. Creation and management of shoot budgets, oversight of call sheets, contractor agreements, and campaign shoot calendars. Team Management Management and monitoring of workloads of the print and design studio including allocating work to designers and maintaining oversight of design and production productivity across the whole team Provision of support and advice and management of all day to day staffing issues Management of staff performance, performance review (in conjunction with Creative Director) and development (including career training) Build roster of freelancers/agencies where required and manage their creative output Financial Management Management of the department Creative budget, keeping it on budget and tracking of all costs. Raising of all POs for the team and tracking all the freelance invoices with a close eye on costings Negotiation of fees and prices to ensure best value and identification of future cost savings in design and production The Candidate Essential Ability to work collaboratively and with integrity; embody a corporate standard of strong, capable and professional leadership Strong demonstrable experience in photo shoot production & casting, ideally within the luxury / fashion / arts industries Considerable leadership experience working with large-scale websites, marketing, and/or advertising agencies Highly organised and a multi-taker. Experience of managing workflows and a variety of jobs within the team to oversee a high volume of jobs, including project scheduling and trafficking Ability to be resourceful, juggle business demands and respond to production and business needs quickly. Excellent attention to detail, including meticulous project management Ability to communicate effectively with internal 'clients' and external suppliers at all levels, including managing both internal and external relationships and expectations Ability to manage and motivate a team. Excels in a fast-paced environment & able to quickly adapt to change Deep industry knowledge and partnerships with photographers, videographers, model agencies and creative agencies A deep understanding of the art, fashion, and luxury industries on a highly detailed level including a network of photographers, videographers, model and creative agencies Strong proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, PPT Fluent in English Desirable BA Hons degree in Arts/Fine Arts/Graphics Experience of managing an IT-dependent Mac environment Familiarity with the Christie's brand Interest in art and good general knowledge of artists/art history Knowledge of and passion for fine and decorative arts, furniture, and luxury items BENEFITS Discretionary Bonus Target: (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year) Christie's office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec - 2nd Jan) 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave + 1 day volunteering leave Additional 1 week's annual leave in the anniversary year (5, 10, 15 etc years' service) Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable) Life Assurance AXA Private Health Insurance - no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members (taxable benefit) Unum Dental Care - (may be added at personal cost) Guaranteed income insurance in the event of sickness, personal injury and occupational injury Employee Assistance Programme - access to personal advice and support services including counselling Eyecare vouchers (once a year) Cycle to Work Christie's Extras - discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops Closing date: 5th May
May 03, 2024
Full time
The Company Founded in 1766, Christie's is a world-leading art and luxury business with a presence in 46 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific, and flagship international sales hubs in New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris and Geneva. Renowned and trusted for our expert live and online-only auctions, as well as bespoke Private Sales, Christie's unparalleled network of specialists offers our clients a full portfolio of global services, including art appraisal, art financing, international real estate and education. Christie's auctions span more than 70 art and luxury categories, at price points ranging from $500 to over $100 million. Christie's has sold 7 of the 10 most important single-owner collections in history, achieved the world record price for an artwork at auction, launched the first fully on-chain auction platform dedicated to exceptional NFT art and manages an investment fund to support innovative startups in the art market. Whether you work within one of our Specialist Art Departments or in our more Operational focused teams we are all working together with one common goal in mind: to continue the success of this 250-year-old company, steeped in history, bringing constant innovation whilst embodying our values: Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility and Relationships. Colleagues across all departments are truly passionate about what they do, and it is constantly inspiring to work with industry leaders across all segments of the business. Christie's is also committed to advancing responsible culture throughout its business and communities worldwide. The Role The objective of the role is to deliver best in class creative campaigns across Christie's digital, print and exhibition platforms while creating a working environment that is positive, friendly, adaptable and digital first. The Head of Production and Studio will oversee the central hub of all design projects at Christie's EMEA, including scheduling, budgeting, resourcing, work flow and management of design assignments to ensure efficient and consistent operations which deliver on budget and to an industry-leading standard. The candidate will report directly into the Head of Marketing EMEA and work alongside the Head of Creative in the Studio team to work hand in hand with the entire EMEA Marketing team in the project management and execution of regional and global, multi-channel marketing campaigns for live auctions, e-commerce sales, private sales, exhibitions, events and all special projects An essential part of the role will require working in close collaboration with the Global Head of Creative (based in NYC) for all global campaigns and day to day sign offs. This role will manage a creative and dynamic team of in-house designers and commission freelance design where required. This role will ensure continual improvement to internal process mapping for optimum performance. The role will require close collaboration with colleagues across a wide array of functions: Marketing team, Art Specialists, Business Managers, Designers, Global Digital team, Client Insights, CRM, Editorial/Content, Press, Social Media, Proposals and other key stakeholders. The function will bring new creative ideas to Christie's and identify freelance creative talent from photographers to graphic designers. Specific duties & responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Project Management (Design, print and digital) Oversight of the production process on all projects, working and collaborating closely with the Marketing Management Executive team. Management of workflows to ensure all projects are delivered on time and at the highest standard Management of a work flow dashboard, tracking and monitoring the workflow for the EMEA Marketing team Liaison with the Marketing Strategy team to provide weekly updates on project status, clearly identifying any pressure points Help to maintain detailed records of project activity and budget tracking Ensure all work on brand and delivered in line with the Christie's brand guidelines Campaign Production Maintenance of strong cross-functional partnerships with stakeholders from across the business including department heads and heads of global content and creative Liaison between photographer's agents, model agents, crew talent, and internal teams to produce and manage productions. Creation and management of shoot budgets, oversight of call sheets, contractor agreements, and campaign shoot calendars. Team Management Management and monitoring of workloads of the print and design studio including allocating work to designers and maintaining oversight of design and production productivity across the whole team Provision of support and advice and management of all day to day staffing issues Management of staff performance, performance review (in conjunction with Creative Director) and development (including career training) Build roster of freelancers/agencies where required and manage their creative output Financial Management Management of the department Creative budget, keeping it on budget and tracking of all costs. Raising of all POs for the team and tracking all the freelance invoices with a close eye on costings Negotiation of fees and prices to ensure best value and identification of future cost savings in design and production The Candidate Essential Ability to work collaboratively and with integrity; embody a corporate standard of strong, capable and professional leadership Strong demonstrable experience in photo shoot production & casting, ideally within the luxury / fashion / arts industries Considerable leadership experience working with large-scale websites, marketing, and/or advertising agencies Highly organised and a multi-taker. Experience of managing workflows and a variety of jobs within the team to oversee a high volume of jobs, including project scheduling and trafficking Ability to be resourceful, juggle business demands and respond to production and business needs quickly. Excellent attention to detail, including meticulous project management Ability to communicate effectively with internal 'clients' and external suppliers at all levels, including managing both internal and external relationships and expectations Ability to manage and motivate a team. Excels in a fast-paced environment & able to quickly adapt to change Deep industry knowledge and partnerships with photographers, videographers, model agencies and creative agencies A deep understanding of the art, fashion, and luxury industries on a highly detailed level including a network of photographers, videographers, model and creative agencies Strong proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, PPT Fluent in English Desirable BA Hons degree in Arts/Fine Arts/Graphics Experience of managing an IT-dependent Mac environment Familiarity with the Christie's brand Interest in art and good general knowledge of artists/art history Knowledge of and passion for fine and decorative arts, furniture, and luxury items BENEFITS Discretionary Bonus Target: (dependent on the business and employee performance payable in March each year) Christie's office closure (guaranteed between 25th Dec - 2nd Jan) 25 days annual leave + 1 day Birthday leave + 1 day volunteering leave Additional 1 week's annual leave in the anniversary year (5, 10, 15 etc years' service) Flexible Fitness Fund - £400 per year expense allowance for health and wellness related activity (taxable) Life Assurance AXA Private Health Insurance - no employee contribution needed, subsidised for other family members (taxable benefit) Unum Dental Care - (may be added at personal cost) Guaranteed income insurance in the event of sickness, personal injury and occupational injury Employee Assistance Programme - access to personal advice and support services including counselling Eyecare vouchers (once a year) Cycle to Work Christie's Extras - discounts on over 800 retailers, holiday packages, dinners and weekly shops Closing date: 5th May
Senior Risk Management Consultant To £140000 + bonus + benefits City of London (On site) THE COMPANY They are a renowned, independent, global specialist treasury and risk management consultancy offering expert advice and practical support to corporates, investment management, asset management and alternatives investment funds. They offer a range of treasury solutions and financial risk management solutions to clients. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 7 years of experience, including hands-on responsibility for the development of interest and/or foreign exchange strategies. Highly professional approach commensurate with successful presentations to financial sponsors and the senior management of operating companies. Ability to understand the financial risks faced by a business in order to ensure the definition of an appropriate risk management strategy. In-depth knowledge of different types of financial derivatives. Experience acquired in the banking sector would be an advantage, although corporate treasury and/or consulting experience focused on risk management strategies is acceptable. Must have strong level of quantitative / modelling skillsets Strong analytical approach combined with an ability to convey their intellect in non-technical terms is key Entrepreneurial drive; a strong desire to grow the business and have direct impact on its success. Self-motivated; possessing tenacity and having perseverance; a proven "closer". Consultative style; strong listening skills, articulate and with excellent writing skills. Conceptual and able to communicate simply. Strong interpersonal skills and a balanced open personality, straightforward in style with a sense of humour; an excellent relationship builder. THE ROLE Reporting to the European Head of Risk Management, The main responsibilities of the role will be to: Manage and support risk management assignments. Work with the RM team to develop relationships with both existing and potential clients' Take an active role in marketing the company's services to financial sponsors, portfolio companies & corporates. Advise and support clients in the definition and execution of appropriate risk management/hedge advisory strategies, which predominantly focus on interest rate and foreign exchange exposures. Ensure that robust project proposals are offered, and subsequently delivered, in accordance with professional standards in order to meet agreed objectives. Build new sources of business through methodical and systematic business development practices in the local financial sponsor market, making full use of the leverage offered by the company's existing relationships in Europe, the US and Asia. Once a relationship is formed, the Consultant will be responsible for the maintenance and development of the relationship ensuring that the company is the treasury advisor of choice for that financial sponsor. Be a key participant to the continued development and growth of the global business. Work closely with the other consultants in the development of strategies, setting objectives, policies and plans, including identifying and targeting potential clients. Manage, improve and develop current client relationships Develop bespoke analytical tools for multi assets, RM assignments. Develop multi assets cross correlated simulation engine. Assist and support consultants in the delivery of multi asset assignments. Work with the company's developers to integrate various bespoke analytical tools into the company for standardised deliveries. Work with RM team to enhance capabilities for fund level FX hedgingTake an active role in developing and maintaining PMC's analytics and client deliverables.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Senior Risk Management Consultant To £140000 + bonus + benefits City of London (On site) THE COMPANY They are a renowned, independent, global specialist treasury and risk management consultancy offering expert advice and practical support to corporates, investment management, asset management and alternatives investment funds. They offer a range of treasury solutions and financial risk management solutions to clients. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 7 years of experience, including hands-on responsibility for the development of interest and/or foreign exchange strategies. Highly professional approach commensurate with successful presentations to financial sponsors and the senior management of operating companies. Ability to understand the financial risks faced by a business in order to ensure the definition of an appropriate risk management strategy. In-depth knowledge of different types of financial derivatives. Experience acquired in the banking sector would be an advantage, although corporate treasury and/or consulting experience focused on risk management strategies is acceptable. Must have strong level of quantitative / modelling skillsets Strong analytical approach combined with an ability to convey their intellect in non-technical terms is key Entrepreneurial drive; a strong desire to grow the business and have direct impact on its success. Self-motivated; possessing tenacity and having perseverance; a proven "closer". Consultative style; strong listening skills, articulate and with excellent writing skills. Conceptual and able to communicate simply. Strong interpersonal skills and a balanced open personality, straightforward in style with a sense of humour; an excellent relationship builder. THE ROLE Reporting to the European Head of Risk Management, The main responsibilities of the role will be to: Manage and support risk management assignments. Work with the RM team to develop relationships with both existing and potential clients' Take an active role in marketing the company's services to financial sponsors, portfolio companies & corporates. Advise and support clients in the definition and execution of appropriate risk management/hedge advisory strategies, which predominantly focus on interest rate and foreign exchange exposures. Ensure that robust project proposals are offered, and subsequently delivered, in accordance with professional standards in order to meet agreed objectives. Build new sources of business through methodical and systematic business development practices in the local financial sponsor market, making full use of the leverage offered by the company's existing relationships in Europe, the US and Asia. Once a relationship is formed, the Consultant will be responsible for the maintenance and development of the relationship ensuring that the company is the treasury advisor of choice for that financial sponsor. Be a key participant to the continued development and growth of the global business. Work closely with the other consultants in the development of strategies, setting objectives, policies and plans, including identifying and targeting potential clients. Manage, improve and develop current client relationships Develop bespoke analytical tools for multi assets, RM assignments. Develop multi assets cross correlated simulation engine. Assist and support consultants in the delivery of multi asset assignments. Work with the company's developers to integrate various bespoke analytical tools into the company for standardised deliveries. Work with RM team to enhance capabilities for fund level FX hedgingTake an active role in developing and maintaining PMC's analytics and client deliverables.
Chief Information Security Officer (PPB SA) Job Overview Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking Location: ZA, undefined, Johannesburg, Head-office sites To lead global approach with technical, business, industry across geographies achieving interoperable information security partnerships securing 3rd party integration in platforms, ecosystems. To provide Information Security expertise to SBG on effective InfoSec to prevent reputational, financial losses. To lead, direct InfoSec practice, shape and realise Group InfoSec vision, strategy, governance, strategic programmes, direct all security capabilities, shared services across all geographies. Anticipate global trends, identify probabilities and interpret impact across Group and Country technology, use as input to shape and inform information security strategies and solutions and utilise local and global research outcomes in business cases that results in value-adding strategies for the Group. Attend industry forums (e.g. financial institutions, professional bodies) to build networks, share knowledge, keep abreast of trends, raise the profile of SBG Information Security and obtain knowledge that will enable the achievement of Information Security strategies and objectives. Benchmark security spending with global peers and ensure the effective use of resources to mature the security capabilities and improve hacking resistance. Bring to bear knowledge of domestic and international banking industry, including knowledge of regulatory requirements of local markets e.g., SARB, UK, Nigeria to make visible and influence information security requirements enabling Group and Country Business strategies. Qualifications Post Graduate Degree in Information Technology Post Graduate Degree in Business Commerce IT Risk/security certification such as CISM, CISSP or CISA Required IS and /or Audit certification (CISA, CISSP, or GIAC equivalent) ISO27000 or equivalent King IV (security section) Experience More than 10 years experience in an information security or Audit leadership role within the banking and /or financial services sector. Experience working in a multi vendor and outsourced IT environment. More than 10 years working knowledge and experience with the implementation and management of capabilities and frameworks within a corporate environment. Leadership/ management experience working with individuals and teams from diverse cultures. More than 10 years strong IT understanding developed over time, gaining insight into digital and platform operating models whilst maintaining and managing multi dimensional aspects of the client portfolio, allowing for the growth of a comprehensive understanding of the world of work specifically focused in the financial sector. Additional Information Articulating Information Challenging Ideas Developing Strategies Directing People Empowering Individuals Information Security Management Benefits Management Internal & External IT Environment Knowledge of Banking & Financial Service Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on or
May 03, 2024
Full time
Chief Information Security Officer (PPB SA) Job Overview Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking Location: ZA, undefined, Johannesburg, Head-office sites To lead global approach with technical, business, industry across geographies achieving interoperable information security partnerships securing 3rd party integration in platforms, ecosystems. To provide Information Security expertise to SBG on effective InfoSec to prevent reputational, financial losses. To lead, direct InfoSec practice, shape and realise Group InfoSec vision, strategy, governance, strategic programmes, direct all security capabilities, shared services across all geographies. Anticipate global trends, identify probabilities and interpret impact across Group and Country technology, use as input to shape and inform information security strategies and solutions and utilise local and global research outcomes in business cases that results in value-adding strategies for the Group. Attend industry forums (e.g. financial institutions, professional bodies) to build networks, share knowledge, keep abreast of trends, raise the profile of SBG Information Security and obtain knowledge that will enable the achievement of Information Security strategies and objectives. Benchmark security spending with global peers and ensure the effective use of resources to mature the security capabilities and improve hacking resistance. Bring to bear knowledge of domestic and international banking industry, including knowledge of regulatory requirements of local markets e.g., SARB, UK, Nigeria to make visible and influence information security requirements enabling Group and Country Business strategies. Qualifications Post Graduate Degree in Information Technology Post Graduate Degree in Business Commerce IT Risk/security certification such as CISM, CISSP or CISA Required IS and /or Audit certification (CISA, CISSP, or GIAC equivalent) ISO27000 or equivalent King IV (security section) Experience More than 10 years experience in an information security or Audit leadership role within the banking and /or financial services sector. Experience working in a multi vendor and outsourced IT environment. More than 10 years working knowledge and experience with the implementation and management of capabilities and frameworks within a corporate environment. Leadership/ management experience working with individuals and teams from diverse cultures. More than 10 years strong IT understanding developed over time, gaining insight into digital and platform operating models whilst maintaining and managing multi dimensional aspects of the client portfolio, allowing for the growth of a comprehensive understanding of the world of work specifically focused in the financial sector. Additional Information Articulating Information Challenging Ideas Developing Strategies Directing People Empowering Individuals Information Security Management Benefits Management Internal & External IT Environment Knowledge of Banking & Financial Service Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on or
About us ClearBank was built on the belief that banking infrastructure would no longer slow down progress. Instead, it's the catalyst that unlocks the potential to innovate. That's why our clients - financial institutions from fintech's and crypto platforms, to banks and credit unions - use our API to power their banking infrastructure. But we wouldn't be ClearBank without our people. They're what powers our innovative technology and the reason we love what we do every day. We're a group of spirited people who are never afraid to challenge the norm - becoming stronger, more energised, and that much better when we're together. It's our belief in fairness, autonomy and choice that means our people are empowered with the tools to learn, grow, and contribute to ours and our clients' success. Interested in joining us? Read on or visit our website for more information. About you You'll be joining the as the Head of Corporate Development and Strategy. Reporting to the CFO, you'll be a part of a fast-growing business that is challenging the market and doing things differently. As the seasoned Head of Corporate Development and Strategy you'll lead our M&A efforts, strategy formulation, external benchmarking, and internal strategic reviews. This role is critical for driving the company's growth and competitive positioning in the financial services industry, you'll be working closely with the Executive Committee (ExCo) and the CEO to identify and pursue strategic opportunities that align with ClearBank's vision and objectives. And you'll be joining the fastest-growing tech company in the UK, according to Deloitte Fast 50. You will be Developing and executing a comprehensive corporate development strategy that includes potential mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships Leading the due diligence process for potential M&A transactions, coordinating with internal teams and external advisors Conducting external benchmarking to evaluate industry trends across the UK & European payments and embedded banking sector, the competitive landscape, and potential strategic opportunities Overseeing a number of strategic reviews to assess the performance of various business units and identify areas for improvement Collaborating with ExCo and the CEO to refine corporate strategy and provide recommendations based on market analysis and financial modelling Building and maintaining relationships with key industry players, investment bankers, and advisors to facilitate strategic initiatives Presenting findings and strategic proposals to Investors and other key stakeholders Line manage and mentor a Corporate Development Analyst, providing guidance and oversight on projects and professional development What we are looking for Extensive experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or a related field, with a proven track record in M&A transactions Understanding of the UK and European payments landscape, as well as embedded banking / banking as a service Deep financial acumen and experience with financial modelling, valuation techniques, and analysis Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop junior team members Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the capacity to engage with senior executives and external partners effectively Strategic thinker with a keen analytical mind and problem-solving abilities Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously High level of discretion and integrity, handling confidential information with the utmost professionalism About what we offer At ClearBank we have a flexible working philosophy, empowering our employees to manage their time in a way which allows them to meet both work and personal commitments, in partnership with their line manager Spacious and well-equipped new offices in London and Bristol 27 days annual leave per year, plus flexible bank holidays The option to work outside of the UK for up to 30 days per year Regular company-wide socials Take a couple of days per year to volunteer with your chosen charity to do something bigger than ClearBank Private healthcare through Healix and discounted Bupa dental cover, with employee healthy living perks and discounts through YuLife Enhanced family-friendly leave Plus, you'll have the opportunity to join an innovative team that's building a bank fit for the future! ClearBank is committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout every stage of the recruitment process. ClearBank recognises that diversity is vital to the long-term success of the business in the communities and markets in which it operates. ClearBank is also a firm believer that an inclusive culture fosters greater employee engagement and collaboration. ClearBank strives for diversity and inclusion of all forms, including (but not limited to): gender, age, educational and professional background, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief and sexual orientation. As part of the Company's commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable adjustments, to candidates during the recruitment process, including to individuals with disabilities. We want to create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate you. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share this with our Talent Acquisition team prior to your interview stage, if applicable. The legal bit By submitting your CV, you confirm that you can demonstrate you have the right to work in the UK. Regretfully we are not in a position to sponsor applicants for immigration purposes at the current time. By submitting your CV to ClearBank Limited you are providing your consent for us to use the information you provide for recruitment purposes. For more information on how we manage your data go and check out our Candidate Privacy Notice on the ClearBank website to see how we process, manage and look after your data. You are also allowing us to communicate with you by email and telephone for recruitment purposes.
May 03, 2024
Full time
About us ClearBank was built on the belief that banking infrastructure would no longer slow down progress. Instead, it's the catalyst that unlocks the potential to innovate. That's why our clients - financial institutions from fintech's and crypto platforms, to banks and credit unions - use our API to power their banking infrastructure. But we wouldn't be ClearBank without our people. They're what powers our innovative technology and the reason we love what we do every day. We're a group of spirited people who are never afraid to challenge the norm - becoming stronger, more energised, and that much better when we're together. It's our belief in fairness, autonomy and choice that means our people are empowered with the tools to learn, grow, and contribute to ours and our clients' success. Interested in joining us? Read on or visit our website for more information. About you You'll be joining the as the Head of Corporate Development and Strategy. Reporting to the CFO, you'll be a part of a fast-growing business that is challenging the market and doing things differently. As the seasoned Head of Corporate Development and Strategy you'll lead our M&A efforts, strategy formulation, external benchmarking, and internal strategic reviews. This role is critical for driving the company's growth and competitive positioning in the financial services industry, you'll be working closely with the Executive Committee (ExCo) and the CEO to identify and pursue strategic opportunities that align with ClearBank's vision and objectives. And you'll be joining the fastest-growing tech company in the UK, according to Deloitte Fast 50. You will be Developing and executing a comprehensive corporate development strategy that includes potential mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships Leading the due diligence process for potential M&A transactions, coordinating with internal teams and external advisors Conducting external benchmarking to evaluate industry trends across the UK & European payments and embedded banking sector, the competitive landscape, and potential strategic opportunities Overseeing a number of strategic reviews to assess the performance of various business units and identify areas for improvement Collaborating with ExCo and the CEO to refine corporate strategy and provide recommendations based on market analysis and financial modelling Building and maintaining relationships with key industry players, investment bankers, and advisors to facilitate strategic initiatives Presenting findings and strategic proposals to Investors and other key stakeholders Line manage and mentor a Corporate Development Analyst, providing guidance and oversight on projects and professional development What we are looking for Extensive experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or a related field, with a proven track record in M&A transactions Understanding of the UK and European payments landscape, as well as embedded banking / banking as a service Deep financial acumen and experience with financial modelling, valuation techniques, and analysis Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop junior team members Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the capacity to engage with senior executives and external partners effectively Strategic thinker with a keen analytical mind and problem-solving abilities Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously High level of discretion and integrity, handling confidential information with the utmost professionalism About what we offer At ClearBank we have a flexible working philosophy, empowering our employees to manage their time in a way which allows them to meet both work and personal commitments, in partnership with their line manager Spacious and well-equipped new offices in London and Bristol 27 days annual leave per year, plus flexible bank holidays The option to work outside of the UK for up to 30 days per year Regular company-wide socials Take a couple of days per year to volunteer with your chosen charity to do something bigger than ClearBank Private healthcare through Healix and discounted Bupa dental cover, with employee healthy living perks and discounts through YuLife Enhanced family-friendly leave Plus, you'll have the opportunity to join an innovative team that's building a bank fit for the future! ClearBank is committed to ensuring equal opportunities throughout every stage of the recruitment process. ClearBank recognises that diversity is vital to the long-term success of the business in the communities and markets in which it operates. ClearBank is also a firm believer that an inclusive culture fosters greater employee engagement and collaboration. ClearBank strives for diversity and inclusion of all forms, including (but not limited to): gender, age, educational and professional background, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief and sexual orientation. As part of the Company's commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable adjustments, to candidates during the recruitment process, including to individuals with disabilities. We want to create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate you. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share this with our Talent Acquisition team prior to your interview stage, if applicable. The legal bit By submitting your CV, you confirm that you can demonstrate you have the right to work in the UK. Regretfully we are not in a position to sponsor applicants for immigration purposes at the current time. By submitting your CV to ClearBank Limited you are providing your consent for us to use the information you provide for recruitment purposes. For more information on how we manage your data go and check out our Candidate Privacy Notice on the ClearBank website to see how we process, manage and look after your data. You are also allowing us to communicate with you by email and telephone for recruitment purposes.
Gleeson are delighted to be working with one of the UKs biggest and most reputable law firms in their search for a PR Account Manager to join their team in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong PR experience looking to progress their career. Perhaps you're working within a PR agency, supporting professional services accounts and looking for a move in house? Or maybe you're in a position where you need a new challenge and looking for a career move - either way, I'd love to hear from you. You will work strategically and tactically to plan, deliver and manage proactive and reactive, value-added communications support working closely with the wider Marketing team and ensuring key regional communications objectives are delivered. You will work with local office heads and fee earners across the company's network of offices to agree communications activity that aligns with the relevant office and business plans and subsequently ensure the successful execution of all PR and communications within those plans as well as the measurement of results. You will produce high quality and engaging communications content across multiple regional business media channels for a variety of audiences including internal stakeholders. You will build and maintain excellent contacts across the relevant regional business media, and with the relevant external and internal stakeholders, including third party suppliers. "What will I be doing day-to-day?" Developing and managing the media relations strategy and plan and leading the press office work across the regional office network. Managing reactive media requests and working with the Communications Director on any reputations issues relating to the offices. Proactively seeking out news agenda driven opportunities, responding to planned media forward features and commentary opportunities. Developing and managing written content and commentary by creating press releases, articles and thought leadership pieces. Creating engaging social media content to sit alongside the media relations work being undertaken and build up relevant regional key journalist and external stakeholder relationships via our existing social media channels. Working with the Corporate Communications team to develop a range of regional press photography and video content that is needed to support regional and national PR and media relations work. Working closely with the Communications Director to ensure proactive regional PR and media activity aligns with the Group's Responsible Business strategy. Adopting a proactive and consultative approach and manage the PR and media activity for the regional office heads, as well as other external and internal stakeholders. Our client is offering a competitive salary and a discretionary bonus. You will be required to be in the office 2 days per week. If you have PR experience within the legal sector, great. But if you have PR experience and are looking to work more within corporate affairs, I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Steve Smaylen for more information - (phone number removed). At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Gleeson are delighted to be working with one of the UKs biggest and most reputable law firms in their search for a PR Account Manager to join their team in Birmingham. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong PR experience looking to progress their career. Perhaps you're working within a PR agency, supporting professional services accounts and looking for a move in house? Or maybe you're in a position where you need a new challenge and looking for a career move - either way, I'd love to hear from you. You will work strategically and tactically to plan, deliver and manage proactive and reactive, value-added communications support working closely with the wider Marketing team and ensuring key regional communications objectives are delivered. You will work with local office heads and fee earners across the company's network of offices to agree communications activity that aligns with the relevant office and business plans and subsequently ensure the successful execution of all PR and communications within those plans as well as the measurement of results. You will produce high quality and engaging communications content across multiple regional business media channels for a variety of audiences including internal stakeholders. You will build and maintain excellent contacts across the relevant regional business media, and with the relevant external and internal stakeholders, including third party suppliers. "What will I be doing day-to-day?" Developing and managing the media relations strategy and plan and leading the press office work across the regional office network. Managing reactive media requests and working with the Communications Director on any reputations issues relating to the offices. Proactively seeking out news agenda driven opportunities, responding to planned media forward features and commentary opportunities. Developing and managing written content and commentary by creating press releases, articles and thought leadership pieces. Creating engaging social media content to sit alongside the media relations work being undertaken and build up relevant regional key journalist and external stakeholder relationships via our existing social media channels. Working with the Corporate Communications team to develop a range of regional press photography and video content that is needed to support regional and national PR and media relations work. Working closely with the Communications Director to ensure proactive regional PR and media activity aligns with the Group's Responsible Business strategy. Adopting a proactive and consultative approach and manage the PR and media activity for the regional office heads, as well as other external and internal stakeholders. Our client is offering a competitive salary and a discretionary bonus. You will be required to be in the office 2 days per week. If you have PR experience within the legal sector, great. But if you have PR experience and are looking to work more within corporate affairs, I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Steve Smaylen for more information - (phone number removed). At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.