Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. A fantastic new opportunity has become available for Operational Risk Analyst with one of our Financial Services clients based in Chester. Role : Operational Risk Analyst Location : Chester (3 Days week Onsite) Duration : 12 Months Status : Inside IR35 The role of the Risk Lead is to partner and support Currency, Commodities, & Derivatives Operations (CCDO) teams and senior leaders to proactively identify, quantify, prioritize, and mitigate risks. Experience and Skills required : Experience within enterprise Risk Framework supporting, Risk Issue and risk management. Worked within Equities, Derivatives, FX, commodities, Trade Control. Collaborate and debate with Audit, Compliance & Operational Risk partners on findings and emerging themes. Excellent people/stakeholder management skills at all levels of seniority Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and objective problem solver Ability to work independently and be results driven whilst being a strong team player. Organized and able to present issues effectively and with impact. Strong multitasking abilities, proactive approach to successfully comply with multiple deadlines and initiatives globally. Experience in a 1st line risk role, 2nd line risk or Audit function. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) to be able to drive and influence risk-based decisions. Responsibilities: The role will work with the Derivatives and Balance Management Operations leadership to identify key risks and solutions to improve the risk profile of the area. Members of the Risk Lead Team are trusted advisors to CCDO functions and leadership by providing independent oversight and assessment of their risk environment. It is our role to strengthen the control environment, improve control culture & practices and promote the CCDO Risk Principles embedding a robust risk culture across the organization. Close interaction and engagement with CCDO functional leadership to provide guidance on identified risk and control issues, escalation triage, formal capture of audit issues & operational events and development of associated remediation plans. Coordinate, oversee and manage input and engagement for Regulatory Exams, Corporate Audits and Target Risk Assessments impacting CCDO functions & processes and associated remediation of findings, including Matters Requiring Attention/Immediate Attention (MRA/MRIA) Develop and maintain Single Process Inventory (SPI) framework, ensure adherence to Process Management Standard requirements including metric performance oversight. Collaborate and debate with Audit, Compliance & Operational Risk partners on findings and emerging themes. Ensure compliance with critical deadlines for risk identification, escalation and remediation. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. Please email me
26/04/2024
Project-based
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. A fantastic new opportunity has become available for Operational Risk Analyst with one of our Financial Services clients based in Chester. Role : Operational Risk Analyst Location : Chester (3 Days week Onsite) Duration : 12 Months Status : Inside IR35 The role of the Risk Lead is to partner and support Currency, Commodities, & Derivatives Operations (CCDO) teams and senior leaders to proactively identify, quantify, prioritize, and mitigate risks. Experience and Skills required : Experience within enterprise Risk Framework supporting, Risk Issue and risk management. Worked within Equities, Derivatives, FX, commodities, Trade Control. Collaborate and debate with Audit, Compliance & Operational Risk partners on findings and emerging themes. Excellent people/stakeholder management skills at all levels of seniority Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and objective problem solver Ability to work independently and be results driven whilst being a strong team player. Organized and able to present issues effectively and with impact. Strong multitasking abilities, proactive approach to successfully comply with multiple deadlines and initiatives globally. Experience in a 1st line risk role, 2nd line risk or Audit function. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) to be able to drive and influence risk-based decisions. Responsibilities: The role will work with the Derivatives and Balance Management Operations leadership to identify key risks and solutions to improve the risk profile of the area. Members of the Risk Lead Team are trusted advisors to CCDO functions and leadership by providing independent oversight and assessment of their risk environment. It is our role to strengthen the control environment, improve control culture & practices and promote the CCDO Risk Principles embedding a robust risk culture across the organization. Close interaction and engagement with CCDO functional leadership to provide guidance on identified risk and control issues, escalation triage, formal capture of audit issues & operational events and development of associated remediation plans. Coordinate, oversee and manage input and engagement for Regulatory Exams, Corporate Audits and Target Risk Assessments impacting CCDO functions & processes and associated remediation of findings, including Matters Requiring Attention/Immediate Attention (MRA/MRIA) Develop and maintain Single Process Inventory (SPI) framework, ensure adherence to Process Management Standard requirements including metric performance oversight. Collaborate and debate with Audit, Compliance & Operational Risk partners on findings and emerging themes. Ensure compliance with critical deadlines for risk identification, escalation and remediation. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. Please email me
Key Accountabilities Lead the creation, development, and management of OTSNs risk assessment frameworks and principles to support the cyber security decision making processes within ET. Provide expert technical support for the risk assessment of vulnerabilities and deviations from the target state including agreeing mitigating actions within agreed delegated authority. Support the development of cyber security policies and specifications to reduce risk. Improve organisational cyber security maturity and support compliance with the NIS Regulation for the OTSN by managing OTSN registers in line with our risk appetite. Support the business to understand cyber security requirements for OTSN through engagement with projects and design teams on OTSN risks. Support the business to understand cyber security risks through appropriate reporting and communication of current risks and vulnerabilities. Influence security and resilience strategies to accelerate cyber security risk reduction. Support the optimisation of OTSN management strategies in the long-term interests of consumers. Experience Relevant experience risk reporting including leading teams of risk analysts and/or project management. Strong data analytical skills and excellent written and communication skills with the ability to interface comfortably with senior stakeholders. Strong investigation and problem-solving skills, demonstrating autonomy and initiative. Proactive with the ability to work under tight deadline pressures across multiple workstreams. Sound understanding and proven experience of IEC 62443, ISO27000, NIST CSF and audit processes. Experience of introducing changes to specifications or policies that apply to a technical audience. Extensive experience communicating difficult and standard issues associated with areas of expertise in a clear and concise manner both verbally & in writing. Eager to develop their business and technical skills, you will be comfortable breaking new ground and changing the way the business makes decisions. Technical or Specialist Technical understanding of the LAN/WAN Networks and Operational Technology (OT). Detailed understanding of how cyber security risks can manifest within networks, devices, and systems. Understanding of asset management principles, including risk management, decision making, planning, asset life cycle and asset data/information. Experience of using and developing decision making frameworks and tools including economic assessments (NPV, CBA) and whole life asset assessments (WLV) Familiarity with international standards related to cyber security including IEC62443 and IEC62351 Commensurate experience with O365, including excel and preferable Power BI. Experience with MITRE ATT&CK desirable, preferably MITRE ICS.
25/04/2024
Full time
Key Accountabilities Lead the creation, development, and management of OTSNs risk assessment frameworks and principles to support the cyber security decision making processes within ET. Provide expert technical support for the risk assessment of vulnerabilities and deviations from the target state including agreeing mitigating actions within agreed delegated authority. Support the development of cyber security policies and specifications to reduce risk. Improve organisational cyber security maturity and support compliance with the NIS Regulation for the OTSN by managing OTSN registers in line with our risk appetite. Support the business to understand cyber security requirements for OTSN through engagement with projects and design teams on OTSN risks. Support the business to understand cyber security risks through appropriate reporting and communication of current risks and vulnerabilities. Influence security and resilience strategies to accelerate cyber security risk reduction. Support the optimisation of OTSN management strategies in the long-term interests of consumers. Experience Relevant experience risk reporting including leading teams of risk analysts and/or project management. Strong data analytical skills and excellent written and communication skills with the ability to interface comfortably with senior stakeholders. Strong investigation and problem-solving skills, demonstrating autonomy and initiative. Proactive with the ability to work under tight deadline pressures across multiple workstreams. Sound understanding and proven experience of IEC 62443, ISO27000, NIST CSF and audit processes. Experience of introducing changes to specifications or policies that apply to a technical audience. Extensive experience communicating difficult and standard issues associated with areas of expertise in a clear and concise manner both verbally & in writing. Eager to develop their business and technical skills, you will be comfortable breaking new ground and changing the way the business makes decisions. Technical or Specialist Technical understanding of the LAN/WAN Networks and Operational Technology (OT). Detailed understanding of how cyber security risks can manifest within networks, devices, and systems. Understanding of asset management principles, including risk management, decision making, planning, asset life cycle and asset data/information. Experience of using and developing decision making frameworks and tools including economic assessments (NPV, CBA) and whole life asset assessments (WLV) Familiarity with international standards related to cyber security including IEC62443 and IEC62351 Commensurate experience with O365, including excel and preferable Power BI. Experience with MITRE ATT&CK desirable, preferably MITRE ICS.
We are Global IT Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across UK, and Europe. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Job Title: Professional Services - Technical Analyst Location: Remote/UK Duration: 12 months contract initially What you'll do: Represent the post-sales organization as the focal point of the Professional Services team in the Pre-Sales environment. Assist sales in positioning professional services and instilling confidence in their capability to support implementation and delivery. Demonstrate expertise in our Digital Media products, with a primary focus on client's AI model - Firefly, as well as Express and Photoshop API capabilities. Possessing an intimate understanding of their functionality, technical capabilities, and value delivery. Specialize in client's APIs, understanding their uses, limitations, and mastering their SDKs. Collaborate with customers and peers to comprehend and develop functional and technical requirements, construct implementation strategies and roadmaps, and ensure overall solution quality and value realization for the customer. Align with the customer's technical team, serving as an expert consultant on the technical aspects of systems, including APIs and integration projects in a pre-sales capacity, representing the PS team. Ensure that all opportunities are established with a land-ready' use case with execution plan aligned. Establish a clear Pathway for the adoption and utilization of over 50% of the purchased API and Custom Model entitlements by each customer. Collaborate closely with customers to understand their annual marketing campaign calendar, ensuring that the proposed solutions align seamlessly with their upcoming initiatives within the next 3 to 4 months. Utilize historical briefs, templates, and assets from previous campaign instances to inform and enhance the development of the future solution design, presented through comprehensive systems integration or activity diagrams showcasing key user interactions and the sequencing of API calls. Devise and present illustrative delivery/execution plans, outlining the steps leading up to the launch of each identified use case, potentially incorporating existing demos or creating low/no-code demonstrations to validate feasibility. Classify the campaigns within the customer's annual calendar according to predefined use case categories outlined in the sales playbook for APIs and Custom Models. Collaborate with the customer to prioritize and rank these campaigns based on their perceived value and complexity, using a t-shirt sizing approach to accurately gauge resource requirements. Propose a release roadmap that delineates the planned sequence for integrating APIs and CMs into each campaign, along with estimated timeframes for market readiness, ensuring a strategic and systematic approach to maximizing entitlement utilization. Thrive in a fast-paced delivery environment, managing multiple customer engagements simultaneously. Actively contribute as a vocal member of the team, offering innovations, new working methodologies, challenging the status quo, and aiding in continual improvement efforts What you need to succeed: Minimum 3-5 years of prior experience in a technical role working with APIs in an enterprise organization. Excellent problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to identify issues, resolve them quickly and know when to rely on internal resources to assist. An inquisitive mindset, willing to challenge the status quo and design pioneering solutions. An innovative thinker, collaborative business partner, who is well-organized and detail oriented with strong stakeholder management. Strong presentation skills to be able to communicate complex business process/system topics effectively to senior stakeholders. Comfortable to lead discovery sessions to identify workflow improvements and business problems Leading brainstorming sessions and ability to estimate efforts within the defined scope. Ability to understand and develop automation workflows leveraging automation tools such as MS Power Automate German speaker, with ability to comfortably deliver above responsibilities, professionally, in the language.
25/04/2024
Project-based
We are Global IT Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across UK, and Europe. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Job Title: Professional Services - Technical Analyst Location: Remote/UK Duration: 12 months contract initially What you'll do: Represent the post-sales organization as the focal point of the Professional Services team in the Pre-Sales environment. Assist sales in positioning professional services and instilling confidence in their capability to support implementation and delivery. Demonstrate expertise in our Digital Media products, with a primary focus on client's AI model - Firefly, as well as Express and Photoshop API capabilities. Possessing an intimate understanding of their functionality, technical capabilities, and value delivery. Specialize in client's APIs, understanding their uses, limitations, and mastering their SDKs. Collaborate with customers and peers to comprehend and develop functional and technical requirements, construct implementation strategies and roadmaps, and ensure overall solution quality and value realization for the customer. Align with the customer's technical team, serving as an expert consultant on the technical aspects of systems, including APIs and integration projects in a pre-sales capacity, representing the PS team. Ensure that all opportunities are established with a land-ready' use case with execution plan aligned. Establish a clear Pathway for the adoption and utilization of over 50% of the purchased API and Custom Model entitlements by each customer. Collaborate closely with customers to understand their annual marketing campaign calendar, ensuring that the proposed solutions align seamlessly with their upcoming initiatives within the next 3 to 4 months. Utilize historical briefs, templates, and assets from previous campaign instances to inform and enhance the development of the future solution design, presented through comprehensive systems integration or activity diagrams showcasing key user interactions and the sequencing of API calls. Devise and present illustrative delivery/execution plans, outlining the steps leading up to the launch of each identified use case, potentially incorporating existing demos or creating low/no-code demonstrations to validate feasibility. Classify the campaigns within the customer's annual calendar according to predefined use case categories outlined in the sales playbook for APIs and Custom Models. Collaborate with the customer to prioritize and rank these campaigns based on their perceived value and complexity, using a t-shirt sizing approach to accurately gauge resource requirements. Propose a release roadmap that delineates the planned sequence for integrating APIs and CMs into each campaign, along with estimated timeframes for market readiness, ensuring a strategic and systematic approach to maximizing entitlement utilization. Thrive in a fast-paced delivery environment, managing multiple customer engagements simultaneously. Actively contribute as a vocal member of the team, offering innovations, new working methodologies, challenging the status quo, and aiding in continual improvement efforts What you need to succeed: Minimum 3-5 years of prior experience in a technical role working with APIs in an enterprise organization. Excellent problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to identify issues, resolve them quickly and know when to rely on internal resources to assist. An inquisitive mindset, willing to challenge the status quo and design pioneering solutions. An innovative thinker, collaborative business partner, who is well-organized and detail oriented with strong stakeholder management. Strong presentation skills to be able to communicate complex business process/system topics effectively to senior stakeholders. Comfortable to lead discovery sessions to identify workflow improvements and business problems Leading brainstorming sessions and ability to estimate efforts within the defined scope. Ability to understand and develop automation workflows leveraging automation tools such as MS Power Automate German speaker, with ability to comfortably deliver above responsibilities, professionally, in the language.
We are Global IT Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across UK, and Europe. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Job Title: Sales Operations Manager Location: Shoreditch (Hybrid) Duration: 12 months contract initially Duties: In brief, the Sales Operations Manager supports the Senior Sales leadership in driving results & insights for client's newly created Mid-Market Sales team. Key responsibility will be to focus on: Heavily involved in the weekly Outlook process - Business Partner with Sales Pipeline Management - establish a process that works for the various teams, implement and track the Pipeline for better visibility, Pipeline hygiene Provides daily/weekly and quarterly insights and ad-hoc analysis Maps and creates Sales processes & SLA's Builds SFDC dashboards for sales managers Provides training to sales teams on how to use SFDC, as and when needed In addition, the Analyst will work with the wider Sales Operations team to: Support the forecasting process, including analysis of changes and position +/- against YTD quota End of quarter process as well as commission reconciliation Content and insight input to reviews & management meetings Support the fiscal year planning process with market and customer analytics leveraging planning database. Provide data analysis to support go-to-market strategy & coverage Diverse ad-hoc projects that require analytical and strategic thinking as well as attention to detail Represent the Sales Operations function in internal and external team meetings Collaborate with other organizations on an as needed basis (ie Global Ops, HR, Finance, etc.). Required Experience: Minimum 3-5 years related work experience in the Sales, Sales Support/Operations or interlinked functions, ideally in the software industry Strong planning, organizational and multitasking skills Solid mathematical aptitude and effective project management skills Ability to analyse and document complex business processes, should be a problem solver Must be self-managed, responsive and able to work in a virtual team environment. Hands on mentality, proactivity and great attention to detail. Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, esp. Excel is required, Salesforce. A general understanding of Tableau/Power BI is beneficial
25/04/2024
Project-based
We are Global IT Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across UK, and Europe. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Job Title: Sales Operations Manager Location: Shoreditch (Hybrid) Duration: 12 months contract initially Duties: In brief, the Sales Operations Manager supports the Senior Sales leadership in driving results & insights for client's newly created Mid-Market Sales team. Key responsibility will be to focus on: Heavily involved in the weekly Outlook process - Business Partner with Sales Pipeline Management - establish a process that works for the various teams, implement and track the Pipeline for better visibility, Pipeline hygiene Provides daily/weekly and quarterly insights and ad-hoc analysis Maps and creates Sales processes & SLA's Builds SFDC dashboards for sales managers Provides training to sales teams on how to use SFDC, as and when needed In addition, the Analyst will work with the wider Sales Operations team to: Support the forecasting process, including analysis of changes and position +/- against YTD quota End of quarter process as well as commission reconciliation Content and insight input to reviews & management meetings Support the fiscal year planning process with market and customer analytics leveraging planning database. Provide data analysis to support go-to-market strategy & coverage Diverse ad-hoc projects that require analytical and strategic thinking as well as attention to detail Represent the Sales Operations function in internal and external team meetings Collaborate with other organizations on an as needed basis (ie Global Ops, HR, Finance, etc.). Required Experience: Minimum 3-5 years related work experience in the Sales, Sales Support/Operations or interlinked functions, ideally in the software industry Strong planning, organizational and multitasking skills Solid mathematical aptitude and effective project management skills Ability to analyse and document complex business processes, should be a problem solver Must be self-managed, responsive and able to work in a virtual team environment. Hands on mentality, proactivity and great attention to detail. Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, esp. Excel is required, Salesforce. A general understanding of Tableau/Power BI is beneficial