The Company
Our client is an ambitious and progressive financial services organisation redefining what modern banking should feel like. With a strong focus on simplicity, innovation and seamless digital experiences, they are continually raising the bar for everyday banking.
Driven by curiosity and a genuine customer-first mindset, this is a business that moves with pace, challenges the status quo and isn’t afraid to do things differently. Their collaborative culture empowers teams to think boldly, act decisively and deliver meaningful outcomes that truly resonate with customers.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Product Manager to to join the Everyday Banking team, supporting deposit, transaction, offset and overdraft products across both established portfolios and a newly digital offering.
This is a high-impact role where you will work closely with the Product Lead of Everyday Banking and Product Managers to optimise existing products, drive pricing strategy and enhance customer experience, while also helping scale and refine a new proposition that has generated significant buzz in market.
You will play a critical part in balancing customer outcomes with commercial performance, ensuring sustainable growth across both mature and emerging product lines.
Key Responsibilities
Everyday Banking Product Management – Oversee transaction, savings and overdraft products, ensuring strong product-market fit and clear audience alignment across retail and small business segments.
Pricing Strategy & Optimisation – Lead pricing initiatives across deposit and overdraft portfolios, monitoring market dynamics and recommending changes to drive competitiveness and sustainable growth.
Commercial & Balance Sheet Performance – Optimise P&L, return on capital and balance sheet outcomes through product mix, feature refinement and customer usage strategies.
Customer Experience Excellence – Enhance digital journeys and key banking moments to drive engagement, satisfaction and long-term customer value.
Data-Driven Decision Making – Leverage analytics, forecasting and performance reporting to generate actionable insights and inform strategic product decisions.
Stakeholder & Risk Management – Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver product initiatives while ensuring financial, credit and non-financial risks are managed in line with governance standards.
Ideal Experience
Strong background in deposit and everyday banking product management within financial services
Proven experience in pricing strategy and commercial optimisation
Deep understanding of transaction accounts, offsets and overdrafts
Experience managing both established product portfolios and scaling newer propositions
Strong financial acumen with forecasting and performance reporting capability
Advanced analytical skills, with strong Excel proficiency
Ability to operate autonomously while collaborating effectively across teams
Experience within a growth-focused or challenger-style environment is highly regarded
Why Apply
Work across both a well-established banking portfolio and an exciting new product generating strong market interest
Play a pivotal role in shaping everyday banking experiences for retail and small business customers
Influence pricing, performance and digital customer journeys in a competitive landscape
Join a business investing heavily in innovation, customer outcomes and sustainable growth
Have the feel for a start up within a well established organisation that will bring with it some amazing career growth
If you are passionate about everyday banking experience, pricing strategy and product evolution and enjoy working at the intersection of legacy optimisation and new product momentum, this could be the ideal next step in your career. For a confidential chat reach out to Ryan on rclarke@parityconsulting.com.au
Whether you are a sports fanatic, shark diver or part-time antique collector, we celebrate your uniqueness. Parity Consulting works with clients who embrace diverse and inclusive environments and empower their teams to bring their authentic whole self to work. We encourage people with different beliefs, abilities, backgrounds and life experiences to contact us. At Parity, we believe in people, not just data. Every application is reviewed by a real person, ensuring your experience and individuality are genuinely valued throughout the recruitment process.....Read more...
As a Junior AI Consultant Apprentice at EXL, you will support the design, architecture, and implementation of agentic AI solutions and AI-enabled enterprise.
You will work alongside senior AI architects and consultants to help shape next‑generation AI systems that combine GenAI, agentic automation, data intelligence, and enterprise application integration.
This role is designed for individuals who want to become AI architects or AI consultants, not data engineers.
Key Responsibilities
AI-enabled systems & agentic AI support
You will:
Support design and prototyping of agentic AI applications embedded into client workflows
Assist in building tool-enabled AI agents, orchestrating APIs, knowledge sources, and enterprise systems
Participate in evaluating AI system behaviour (accuracy, drift, reliability, safety)
Help configure enterprise AI applications using EXL’s toolkits and accelerators
AI systems architecture & workflow integration
You will support senior architects to:
Map current client processes and identify opportunities for embedded AI
Design end-to-end AI architectures including memory models, orchestration layers, vector stores, and workflow integration patterns
Assist in documenting solution architectures, data flows, and integration designs
Help prepare architectural artefacts for client presentations (diagrams, solution blueprints, implementation plans)
Industry-focused AI consulting
You will work on AI use cases across:
Insurance – underwriting support, claims automation, broker-assist, fraud
Banking – KYC/AML workflow AI, credit operations, customer servicing
Energy & Utilities – field operations, network planning, customer queries
Retail – demand forecasting, merchandising, customer support workflows
Your contribution will focus on translating industry problems into AI-enabled solutions
Sales enablement & pre-sales support
You will:
Support proposal creation, case studies, POVs, AI maturity assessments
Help prepare demos for client meetings, including AI agent workflows
Assist senior team members in producing slide decks & architectural narratives
Contribute to benchmarking, competitive analysis, and value case modelling
Responsible AI & Governance
You will:
Apply principles of safe AI, EU AI Act and FCA-aligned controls
Support testing and evaluation frameworks (TEVV) including:
- Accuracy, precision/recall
- Groundedness
- Consistency
- Safety checks
Help maintain audit trails, evaluation logs, and architecture documentation
Essential Knowledge
You must have foundational knowledge or experience in:
Understanding of AI concepts: LLMs, RAG, agentic workflows, vector databases
Basics of enterprise workflows and integration patterns
Fundamentals of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern application architectures
Familiarity with Python or TypeScript for prototyping
Basic understanding of data models and APIs
Essential Skills
Strong analytical and problem-structuring ability
Ability to break down business processes and map AI opportunities
Clear communicator capable of producing client-ready materials
Interest in architecture (logical diagrams, solution blueprints, systems thinking)
Ability to collaborate across business, IT, and data teams
Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation.
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studyingArtificial intelligence (AI) and Automation Practitioner standard Level 4
You will also receive full training and support from the Leep Talent Apprenticeship team to increase your skills.
Your training will include gaining a Level 4 Artificial intelligence (AI) and Automation Practitioner qualification.
Learners can gain these optional exams at the end of the programme:
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
Microsoft AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
Microsoft PL-900 Fundamentals
Awarding Body: Accelerate People
Training Outcome:Over 90% of our apprentices move on to permanent full-time employment in the tech industry. There are also opportunities to extend your training with a higher-level Apprenticeship Programme.
We have already helped over 1000 people start their tech and digital careers with an apprenticeship.Employer Description:From our beginnings in business process services to becoming a global leader in data and AI, EXL brings 25+ years of proven expertise helping enterprises transform and redefining what's possible for our clients.
We partner with leading companies in insurance, healthcare, banking and capital markets, retail, media and communications, and energy and infrastructure to reimagine business models, deliver measurable outcomes, and accelerate innovation.
While nearly 70% of enterprise AI initiatives fail, EXL consistently delivers a 90% success rate by integrating deep industry knowledge, robust data and analytics capabilities, and cutting-edge AI implementation in client workflows—turning complexity into value at scale.
At EXL, innovation isn't just a buzzword—it's how we solve complex challenges and create lasting value. By integrating cutting-edge technologies like machine learning, AI, and cloud computing, we enable our clients to stay ahead of the curve. Whether it's revolutionizing customer experiences, streamlining back-office operations, or uncovering new revenue streams, innovation fuels everything we do.Working Hours :Monday - Friday (9:00am - 5:30pm). Shifts TBC.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Interest in AI,Motivated,Can do attitude,Interest in architecture,Tech Savvy....Read more...
FINANCE MANAGER / FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (No.1)
MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE
£65,000 TO £75,000 + BENEFITS
THE COMPANY:
We're exclusively partnering with a growing SME import / export business based in Manchester City Centre that is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to lead the finance function and work closely with the founders.
Operating within an international trading environment with a bonded warehouse, the business imports and distributes products mainly across the UK and conditionally exports the imports internationally. This role will take full ownership of the finance function, providing both hands-on financial leadership and commercial insight to support continued growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Financial Controller who enjoys improving systems, introducing automation where appropriate, and helping a growing business drive efficiencies and smarter financial decision-making.
THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:
Reporting directly to the Founders, taking ownership of the finance function and leading a small team
Managing and developing a team including AP, AR / Credit Control, Finance Coordinator and Import / Export Clerks
Producing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
Leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
Overseeing credit control and debtor management, personally handling escalated debtor issues
Managing banking relationships and lenders, including invoice discounting / asset-based finance facilities
Ensuring accurate import duty accruals, deferments and landed cost reporting
Monitoring freight forwarding costs, stock movements and working capital with operational teams
Managing HMRC compliance, including bonded warehouse oversight and annual audits
Reviewing systems, processes and reporting, driving efficiencies, automation and continuous improvement
Providing commercial insight to the founders to support better decision making and business performance
THE PERSON:
CIMA / ACCA Qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE), with proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant in an SME environment, with an understanding of import/Export.
Industry experience Distribution, Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail or Wholesale would be advantageous, with stock / inventory accounting and operational finance
Strong experience producing Management Accounts, Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
Exposure to invoice discounting or asset-based lending facilities
Strong oversight of credit control and debtor management, including handling escalations
Experience reviewing systems, reporting and processes to drive improvements and efficiencies
A commercial and proactive mindset with the ability to support business growth
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV via the advert for the Finance Manager / Financial Controller for immediate consideration.
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FINANCE MANAGER / FINANCIAL CONTROLLER (No.1)
MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE
£65,000 TO £75,000 + BENEFITS
THE COMPANY:
We're exclusively partnering with a growing SME import / export business based in Manchester City Centre that is looking to recruit an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to lead the finance function and work closely with the founders.
Operating within an international trading environment with a bonded warehouse, the business imports and distributes products mainly across the UK and conditionally exports the imports internationally. This role will take full ownership of the finance function, providing both hands-on financial leadership and commercial insight to support continued growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Financial Controller who enjoys improving systems, introducing automation where appropriate, and helping a growing business drive efficiencies and smarter financial decision-making.
THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER / FINANCE MANAGER ROLE:
Reporting directly to the Founders, taking ownership of the finance function and leading a small team
Managing and developing a team including AP, AR / Credit Control, Finance Coordinator and Import / Export Clerks
Producing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
Leading budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management
Overseeing credit control and debtor management, personally handling escalated debtor issues
Managing banking relationships and lenders, including invoice discounting / asset-based finance facilities
Ensuring accurate import duty accruals, deferments and landed cost reporting
Monitoring freight forwarding costs, stock movements and working capital with operational teams
Managing HMRC compliance, including bonded warehouse oversight and annual audits
Reviewing systems, processes and reporting, driving efficiencies, automation and continuous improvement
Providing commercial insight to the founders to support better decision making and business performance
THE PERSON:
CIMA / ACCA Qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE), with proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant in an SME environment, with an understanding of import/Export.
Industry experience Distribution, Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail or Wholesale would be advantageous, with stock / inventory accounting and operational finance
Strong experience producing Management Accounts, Budgeting, Forecasting and Cashflow Management
Exposure to invoice discounting or asset-based lending facilities
Strong oversight of credit control and debtor management, including handling escalations
Experience reviewing systems, reporting and processes to drive improvements and efficiencies
A commercial and proactive mindset with the ability to support business growth
TO APPLY:
Please send your CV via the advert for the Finance Manager / Financial Controller for immediate consideration.
By sending an application or applying for a job, you consent to your personal data being processed and stored by Get Recruited (UK) Ltd in accordance with our Cookie & Privacy Policy (available in the footer on our website). Get Recruited (UK) Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.....Read more...
