Job Description:
Our client, an esteemed wealth management firm, are seeking an Operational Risk Management Analyst to join their Newcastle team on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the operational risk management framework by reviewing, analysing, and contributing to operational risk activities across the business. This is a great opportunity to take on a varied role in a growing firm.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Experience with operational risk, business continuity management or a related discipline.
Knowledge of risk and control self-assessment.
Experience with risk monitoring and reporting dashboards.
Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and in a role where differing points of view are common, including between yourself and more senior members of the organization.
Proven record of strong analytical skills.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Experience in use of GRC tool or other risk tools is a plus.
Core Responsibilities:
Maintain and update operational risk procedural manuals, job aides, and tools.
Review, analyse, and report on the organisation’s quality, service, and controls, to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Monitor the risk and control environment and challenge stakeholders when needed to ensure exposures are kept at acceptable levels.
Gather and synthesise risk data; present conclusions and offer risk mitigation, remediation and process improvement solutions to management.
Coordinate and support business continuity and recovery exercises performed by the business lines with a particular focus on operational resilience.
Identify potential business risks, operational and regulatory process deficiencies and improvement opportunities and escalate operational risk events when appropriate.
Work closely with and develop relationships across the organisation including those at the highest seniority levels.
Assist Business Units in the mitigation of operational risks and advise on potential remediation's and regulatory vulnerabilities.
Ask probing questions and provide an effective challenge to organisational decision-makers.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
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.
Job reference: 15989
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.
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Job Description:
We are working on an excellent, permanent opportunity for an Operational Risk Manager to join the team at a leading financial services firm based in Newcastle. The role sits within the Group Risk function and as a Manager, you will lead a team in investigating and analysing first line business operations to support effective challenge of their risk decisions and risk taking, escalating risk trends and issues where required.
In this role, you will have the ability to grow and develop professionally in a fast-growing field, as well as exposure to operations across the business and ability make connections across the organisation. This is a great opportunity to join a growing firm and take on a varied role.
Skills/Experience:
Experience leading teams of risk engagements, projects or teams of professionals.
5+ years of relevant experience in Banking, Insurance, Diversified Financials, Risk Management, Technology Risk, Operational Risk, IT Audit, or other similar risk consulting or internal control functions (e.g. internal audit, compliance, fraud mitigation, etc.)
Risk management experience in a complex financial institution and/or highly matrixed environment a plus
Ability to work effectively with and individuals with diverse backgrounds and positions
Knowledge of compliance standards, privacy laws and financial regulations.
Process improvement, advisory and continuous learning mindset
Experience with a GRC tool required
Core Responsibilities:
Lead a team of Operational Risk Management Analysts in projects and workflow supporting investigations and analysis of first line business operations and risk decisions
Lead skills development and performance management of Operational Risk Management team personnel
Monitor staffing levels and inform headcount needs, report on status of hiring activities, and ensure alignment to the budget of the Operational Risk Management program
Monitor, track and report the status of the business continuity readiness
Support development of operational resilience strategy, policy and projects
Apply operational risk management guidelines and procedures for identifying First Line of Defense (1LoD) risks
Pursue continuous improvement and challenge adoption of lessons learned during operational resilience related tests, exercises, and simulations
Conduct gap analysis of critical applications, critical business processes and critical shared dependencies
Provide training and support on developing educational material over control documentation, maintenance, and control quality test validation to control owners
Support operational resiliency risk oversight tools development
Ensure risk governance framework operates efficiently and that all matters are operating within defined risk appetite parameters
Oversee compliance to policies and procedures established at the group level
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
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.
Job reference: 15988
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.
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Job Description:
Are you interested in joining a leading fin tech aligned to the transfer agency and investment sector?
Our client, an innovative financial services firm, are seeking an experienced Technical Business Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will have expertise within the wealth, investment or asset servicing field in a Business analyst capacity, across a multitude of programmes and projects. You will collaborate with stakeholders across different departments to collect requirements, assess business processes, and convert them into technical specifications.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Experience as a Business Analyst, with experience in the SDLC
Mandatory experience in financial services or transfer agency.
Experience with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
Familiarity with database concepts and SQL.
Proficiency in business analysis tools and software (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, MS Visio).
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and methodologies.
Relevant certifications (e.g., CBAP, PMP) are a plus.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Core Responsibilities:
Translate business requirements into technical specifications and functional requirements.
Conduct detailed analysis of business processes to identify areas for improvement.
Ensure that solutions are scalable, maintainable, and align with the company's technical architecture.
Assist in the planning and execution of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within scope.
Serve as the primary point of contact between business stakeholders and technical teams.
Work with development teams to resolve any issues identified during testing.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to manage project dependencies and risks.
Track project progress and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and gather feedback from end-users.
Facilitate communication and ensure that all parties have a clear understanding of project goals and requirements.
Create detailed documentation, including use cases, process flows, and data models.
Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies that could benefit the organization.
Develop test plans and test cases to validate that solutions meet business requirements.
Conduct regular meetings and presentations to keep stakeholders informed of project status.
Work with development teams to design technical solutions that meet business needs.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and document business requirements.
Provide recommendations for enhancing existing systems and processes.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
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.
Job reference: 16007
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.
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Job Description:
Our client has an exciting opportunity for an Operations Oversight Manager to join the team on a permanent basis. You will have a proven track record of managing a team with excellent stakeholder management skills. Strong process improvement skills are also key in this role.
Skills/Experience:
Experience working in an investment operations role within financial services
Proven track record of managing a high performing team
Strong numeracy skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent problem solving skills
Core Responsibilities:
Manage operational policies, processes and controls on a day-to-day basis
production and presentation of management information
Support operational team members development through continual mentoring, coaching and empowerment
Monitor, identify, escalate and assist in resolution of risk areas/issues
Supervise and manage timely breach/error identification, reporting, resolution and trends
Support Senior Management and other operations team members with other functions, activities and projects as required
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
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.
Job reference: 15945
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.
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Job Description:
We are working on an excellent opportunity for a Change Manager to join the team at a leading financial services firm. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and managing multiple projects from inception through to delivery.
Skills/Experience:
Experience working in a Change Delivery within Financial Services
Strong knowledge of project management principles and practices
PRINCE II qualification
Excellent planning, tracking and reporting skills across multi-workstream projects.
Strong stakeholder management skills
Excellent influencing & negotiation skills.
Core Responsibilities:
Manage fund product changes, technology implementations and process improvement initiatives from initiation to project closure.
Develop comprehensive project plans for all phases of the project, in consultation with key stakeholders.
Coordinate the activities of the project team members to ensure projects progress on schedule and results meet objectives, milestones, and scope. Coordination across functions with other entities is necessary.
Communicates status reports on project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues to senior management and key stakeholders.
Ensuring that changes are documented, including inputs from lessons learnt exercises.
Drives resolution of project conflicts. Engages with senior management when necessary.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
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.
Job reference: 15975
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.
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Our client – International consultancy is looking for Senior SAP MM Managing Consultant to join their team on a permanent basis. The role is remote however, travel would be required, and you would need to be based in Germany.
The company focuses on strategy, architecture, and cutting-edge SAP technologies, offering professionals opportunities to work on impactful projects with global exposure. Joining this team means contributing to large-scale transformations in a dynamic environment where your work is recognized and valued.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role focuses on managing SAP S/4HANA implementations, particularly in the materials management (MM) area, and requires a mix of technical, consulting, and leadership skills.
Oversee complex SAP S/4HANA projects related to materials management.Ensure alignment between client expectations and delivered solutions
Identify opportunities to leverage SAP MM capabilities to enhance business processes.
Incorporate industry best practices in solution design.Conduct fit-to-standard workshops to analyze current business processes.
Plan and execute fit-gap analyses to assess areas of improvement.Develop tailored solutions and implement process enhancements to meet client needs.
Collaborate with nearshore/offshore teams for smooth delivery of implementations.Serve as a primary point of contact for client project management teams, ensuring transparent communication and issue resolution.
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
Bachelor's or Master's in Business Administration, Computer Science, or a related field. Equivalent qualifications or training will also be considered.
Several years of hands-on experience in SAP MM with a proven track record of implementing SAP-based materials management solutions.
Deep understanding of the materials management process, including procurement, inventory management, and supply chain workflows.
Ability to design systems that accommodate unique customer requirements.
Direct experience with S/4HANA projects or certification in S/4HANA is highly desirable.
Soft Skills:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with customers and stakeholders.
Analytical mindset for identifying improvement opportunities and optimizing solutions.
Languages & Location
You would need to English and German language to be successful in this role.
You need to be based in Germany
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