Our client is a leading investment management firm based in Edinburgh. As part of a continued investment in Agile ways of working, they are looking for an experienced Scrum Master to embed effective Scrum practices, coach stakeholders across Technology and the business, and drive a culture of continuous improvement. Reporting into senior Technology leadership, you will work closely with Product Owners, Technology Leads and business stakeholders to facilitate Agile ceremonies, remove impediments, and improve delivery flow, velocity and transparency across a complex, regulated environment.
Skills / Experience:
Deep knowledge of Scrum and Agile frameworks
Experience implementing and championing Scrum within a complex, regulated Investments environment
Strong facilitation and coaching skills
Excellent communication and influencing skills at all organisational levels
Confident operating with senior Technology and Business stakeholders
Solid understanding of core investment management, CRM and data platform technologies, along with SQL and object-oriented languages
A positive outlook and collaborative approach to problem solving
Comfortable navigating uncertainty and change
Core Responsibilities:
Embed Agile working practices across the firm, in partnership with senior Technology and Business leaders
Coach and support Technology and Business stakeholders on Agile principles, Scrum roles and ceremonies
Facilitate Scrum ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives
Partner with Product Owners to support effective backlog management, refinement and prioritisation
Identify, track and actively remove impediments affecting team delivery and performance
Promote transparency through clear reporting on delivery progress, risks, dependencies and team metrics
Support capacity planning and resourcing discussions with Technology and Business leads
Champion continuous improvement, facilitating retrospectives and driving agreed actions to completion
Own the configuration and management of Agile tooling (e.g. JIRA) supporting delivery teams
Stay connected to the external Agile community, sharing emerging practices with internal stakeholders
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
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Job Description:
Our client, a highly successful and rapidly growing UK investment firm, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Portfolio Manager to join the Multi-Asset Investment team. This role will focus primarily on a flagship range of multi-asset portfolios, which have consistently delivered top-quartile performance.
This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded investment team at a pivotal stage of its evolution, contributing directly to portfolio construction, active asset allocation, investment research and the development of innovative investment solutions.
This position allows for hybrid working and the successful role holder will be expected to spend 3 days in the office in Newcastle. Travel expenses are covered for this role.
Essential Skills/Experience:
A minimum of 5-7years' front-office investment experience involving active investment decision-making and risk-taking
Experience within a multi-asset investment environment, or asset-class-specific experience gained within an institutional investment framework, ideally you will have worked in a firm that has a multi-asset track record
Strong understanding of strategic and tactical asset allocation
Proven portfolio construction and risk management capabilities
Experience generating and implementing investment ideas
Strong macroeconomic, market and analytical research skills
Experience contributing to investment committees or formal governance structures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A collaborative approach coupled with the confidence to challenge constructively
CFA Charterholder, CFA candidate or equivalent investment qualification would be advantageous
Core Responsibilities:
Conducting macroeconomic and cross-asset investment research
Contributing to the firm's investment house view and strategic thinking
Supporting and leading portfolio construction decisions across multi-asset mandates
Generating, analysing and implementing investment ideas
Monitoring and managing portfolio risk within established parameters
Contributing to investment committees and governance forums
Preparing investment recommendations supported by robust analysis
Communicating investment views and portfolio positioning to internal and external stakeholders
Working collaboratively with portfolio managers, analysts and senior investment leaders to drive investment outcomes and strategic initiatives
Benefits:
Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
Hybrid working model (3 days per week in the office)
Generous travel and expenses policy
Opportunity to work within a high-performing, collaborative investment team
Exposure to significant strategic projects
Strong culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvement
Job reference: 16594
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Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.....Read more...
Facilities Engineering / Technical Manager - Client Direct / In-house - Data Centre - Slough - Up to £70,000 per annum Are you looking for a role Client side / In-house?Are you looking to come off Shift?Are you looking for a role in Slough and have Data Centre experience?Fantastic opportunity to work as part of the In-house maintenance team for an established Data Centre provider. CBW are currently recruiting for a Facilities Engineering / Technical Manager to be based on a critical data centre in Slough. The successful candidate will be electrically qualified with a proven track record in critical environments (Ideally a Data Centre). Hours of workMonday to Friday - 08:00am to 17:00pmFlexible approach to working hours (Out of hours work) Key duties & ResponsibilitiesManage day to day operation including repair and maintenance, Security, change control process, procurement, accounting & budgeting related issueManage subcontractors and provide a 12 month planner of contractor site visits/ PPMsManage/execute Data Centre’s expansion, modification, maintenance or new customer move- in projects.Preparation of maintenance contract & tender document.Supervise and liaise with external vendors in respect of regular communications and ad-hoc work and respond to issues that arise.Manages specifications, problems, issues, performance, and administration.Prepare Management report, Power point presentation, SOP/EOP, Critical activities planning such as Power down & Pull-the-Plug test, Emergency / Disaster Recovery plans / Business Continuity Plans, Data Centre customers’ reportAs an incident manager to manage all incidents and prepare incident reports.Engages with internal stakeholders to gain feedback on customers’ enquiry.Intervenes, analyses, manages and resolves business conflicts between the company and the vendors / suppliers.Implementing procedures of safety system and performance measurement like scorecard to ensure quality and reliability of services meeting client’s requirements.Provide superior customer service to clients through all Facility functions.Routinely inspect all areas to ensure performance measures are being maintained and proactively self- reporting the problems of facilities.Able to track and update on the financial budget.Liaise with MEP, IDC, Security and Office Manager and produce datacentre operation report on a weekly basis.Responsible for Data Centre Facility Management operations.Establish engineering and operation procedures and roll out for site staff.Ensure compliance with all local statutory regulations.Managing all vendors to carry out maintenance for all installations during weekend and review maintenance reports.Provide solutions for technical issuesParticipate in Disaster Recovery Plan per the Client’s requirement.Manage and Monitor the Data Centre Infrastructure Management System and all sub systems including but not limited to BMS, PMS, and SMS. Update technical drawing regularly / Inventory list / Asset listAudit FM shift handover/performance/work/Procedure monthly and CMI own the right to audit internally.RequirementsCity & Guilds Level 2&3 and AM2 or equivalentCity & Guilds 18th Edition IEE RegulationsProven track record of handling Uptime Certification is a must.HV & LV Authorised Person (Highly desirable / Not essential)Experience in facilities operation in Data Centre, Telecommunications industry.Able to coordinate with utility company and deal with High Voltage.Knowledge of critical facilities including Chiller, CRAC, UPS, STSStrong leadership, people, and communication skillsStrong PC literacy and proven ability to manage daily activities using various systems including MS excel and PowerPoint.Please send your CV to Katie@cbwstaffingsolutions.com for more information. ....Read more...
The Information Security Officer is responsible for supporting the effective management of information and cyber security across the business. The role provides oversight, assurance and guidance relating to information assets, technology platforms, cloud services, third-party providers and business processes to preserve the confidentiality, integrity, availability and resilience of corporate and client information in line with legal, regulatory and business requirements.
Core Responsibilities
Support the Information Security Manager and business stakeholders to understand security objectives, regulatory requirements and information security risks, providing appropriate security advice, guidance and solutions that align with business needs.
Assist in the development, implementation and continual improvement of the Information Security Management System, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Support the identification, assessment, treatment and reporting of information security, cyber security, technology and third-party risks within the corporate risk management framework.
Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory, legal and contractual requirements, including FCA requirements, UK GDPR, Data Protection legislation and relevant security standards.
Conduct and support information security risk assessments, control reviews and assurance activities across business functions, technology platforms, cloud services and third-party suppliers.
Support the implementation and monitoring of security controls aligned to recognised frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls and other applicable industry standards.
Provide security guidance and consultancy to projects, technology initiatives, cloud implementations and business change programmes to ensure security requirements are considered by design.
Assist in overseeing third-party and supplier security assurance activities, including due diligence assessments, security reviews and ongoing monitoring of supplier risk.
Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews and certification activities, ensuring audit findings, recommendations and remedial actions are effectively managed and tracked to completion.
Assist in the development, implementation and review of information security policies, standards, procedures and supporting documentation to ensure they remain current, effective and aligned with organisational requirements.
Support security awareness, education and training programmes to promote a positive security culture and ensure colleagues understand their information security responsibilities.
Assist in the monitoring and reporting of security metrics, key risk indicators, control effectiveness and compliance activities, providing management with meaningful security and risk information.
Skills/Experience
Track record of two years or more implementing information security practices within an organisation.
Good background in information management, with clear understanding of the challenges of information and IT security.
An excellent knowledge of relevant information security standards and practices.
Solid technical knowledge and experience of security technologies (e.g. endpoint protection, mobile security, data protection, cloud security) and cyber security capabilities (SIEM, SOC, CERT, vulnerability management, threat intelligence).
Strong knowledge of the main information security standards and frameworks (in particular ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus).
A good understanding of, and experience in, implementing information security within cloud-based environments.
Experience and skills in the project management of corporate information security projects.
Demonstrated leadership abilities that energise multi-discipline work teams to respond to business needs.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present and explain information security in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others and gains understanding across the organisation.
Qualifications
Industry certifications in information security.
Degree in Information Systems, information security or a closely related subject.
Certifications in information security (e.g. CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001, ISO 22301) would be a plus.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.....Read more...
Join us as a Corporate Degree Apprentice and make an impact on our business through getting involved in exciting business projects. You’ll progress through a series of placements, before choosing one area to specialise in during the final year, in areas such as:
Wholesale
Corporate Services
Online
Marketing
Loss Prevention
Property
Training:As well as learning on-the-job, you’ll also be studying towards a BSc (Hons) Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship at the University of Bradford. Balancing work and a degree course will be challenging. To support your learning, we'll offer study leave to complete university work stress free. At the end of the 3-year scheme, Apprentices could be prepared for a specialist role and have gained a full chartered membership of the CMI (Chartered Management Institute). Training Outcome:At the end of the 3-year scheme, apprentices could be prepared for a specialist role and have gained a full chartered membership of the CMI (Chartered Management Institute).Employer Description:We're foodmakers and shopkeepers, making good things happen together! Doing the right thing for our customers and colleagues is what drives us at Morrisons. As a team of more than 90,000 people, we work in partnership with communities, suppliers and British farmers to provide outstanding shopping experiences and fresh food from field to fork. Our people make Morrisons, which is why we celebrate diversity and encourage each of our colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. Join us on one of our award-winning Degree Apprenticeship Programmes, and you don't have to worry about university fees. You can start your career while studying towards a degree. We're passionate about delivering excellence and meeting your needs, so we're confident you'll find working at Morrisons rewarding. We celebrate individuals and their achievements. That's why we were awarded the In-House Recruitment Award for Early Careers Initiative in 2025. We've partnered with the University of Bradford to create this unique programme that gives you the chance to work, earn and learn while preparing for a career in management. What makes Morrisons different is that we're one of the UK's leading food manufacturers as well as a retailer. Through Myton Food Group, our manufacturing division, we produce many of the fresh products our customers enjoy every day, from bakery and produce to meat, fish and prepared foods. This gives our apprentices a unique opportunity to see the entire journey from field to fork and gain hands-on experience across one of the most integrated food supply chains in the UK. There are several schemes to choose from, including Corporate, Manufacturing, Retail, Food Technical. All of them are crafted to help you develop by learning on the job, taking responsibility for people and projects, and working towards a fully funded qualification. We also offer a 2-year Finance Apprenticeship designed to help develop your knowledge and financial skills whilst working towards a Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician CIMA qualification. Throughout the programme you'll enjoy getting paid for doing a real role. We'll also look after you with great perks, lots of career opportunities and the training and support you need to be the best you can be. Because together, we all make Morrisons. Working Hours :We also operate a 5 day working week in Hilmore House, offering the chance to spend time in the office, focus on studying at home and develop your teamwork skills in our stores.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Team working....Read more...
