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Citifocus is a highly successful recruitment consultancy specialising in the financial services sector. We focus on temporary and permanent recruitment in the front and middle office a... more>> Jobs
Business Analyst / Senior Business Analyst / Project Manager
PERMANENT - London - City
Purpose of role
The role holder will provide business and data analysis services to a range of system implementation projects under the management of the Application Development organisations. Depend more >>
Credit Derivatives Documentation
TEMPORARY - London - City
A leading European Banking Group have a need for a Credit Derivatives Documentation specialist.
This role is offered on an on-going temporary basis, based in the West End offices.
The ideal ca more >>
Business Analyst - Equity Derivatives
PERMANENT - London - City
Department Overview
Equity Derivatives Technology provides IT development and support for the Equity Derivatives business. Equity Derivatives covers a variety of business lines, including Arbitrage, more >>
Senior Project Manager
PERMANENT - London - City
Department Overview
Business Programmes team manages large scale business change programmes within Barclays Capital, typically providing the Programme & Project Management resources delivering fro more >>
Senior . NET Developer
PERMANENT - London
Senior .NET Developer needed:Currently looking for Senior .NET Developer wanted for a truly exciting eCommerce company based In London. Looking for .NET Developers that live and breathe .NET and only more >>
Senior Java Developer
PERMANENT - London - Benefits
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Senior Java developer wanted: Java developers who live and dream about coding needed to work on multiple projects more >>
Network Engineer (CCNP / WCS / Wireless) - Surrey
TEMPORARY - South East
Network Engineer (CCNP/WCS/Wireless) - Surrey. My client is looking for an experienced Network Engineer to assist with day to day operations, network projects and design tasks. The ideal candidate wil more >>
Client Services - London - £18/£22
TEMPORARY - London - City
Client Services - London - £18/£22
One of the nation's oldest continuously operating banks and one of the world's leading providers of securities servi more >>
HR OFFICER
TEMPORARY - London
A Top Investment Bank has an opportunity for an experienced HR Officer, to cover a maternity leave, working in Global Infrastructure. You will be required to provide HR services to the business and HR more >>
HR MIS SPECIALIST
TEMPORARY - London
A leading and well respected European bank has an opportunity for a subject matter expert on MIS (reports, analyses, forecasts, simulations, databases and systems). Co-operating closely with the resp more >>
Systems Support Analyst
PERMANENT - London - City - per annum
This global, tier one investment bank, arguably the most prestigious and profitable institutions is seeking to massively expand their London operations and are looking to... more >>
Data Quality Analyst (Front Office)
PERMANENT - London - City
Mason Blake are looking for a Data Quality Analyst that has previous experience of working in an front office environment with fund/portfolio managers.
If you have this experience please contact me at your earliest convenience. more >>
Business Analyst (Retail Platform)
PERMANENT - South East
Mason Blake are looking for 4 x Business Analysts. To be considered for teh role you MUST have Retail Platforms experience.
Please contact me asap on 020 7033 4499 or mark.barnett@masonblake.com more >>
Head of IT
PERMANENT - London - West End
Mason Blake are looking for a Head of IT to join an exciting company based in the heart of the West End. We are ultimately looking for an idividual who is looking to make the step up to this level due to the salary our client is looking to provide. more >>
WRAP Platform Business Analyst
PERMANENT - London - City
Business Analyst with Retail Platforms and WRAP experience required for two seperate clients based in the city. more >>
Exceptional Core Java Technologist
PERMANENT - London - City - per annum
This hugely prestigious and competitive bank needs an experienced Core Java technologist to lead multiple projects within securities lending. You will need to be dynamic,... more >>
Project Manager (Prince2) - London
TEMPORARY - London
Project Manager (Prince2) - London. My client requires a process-driven project manager to assist with with a range of projects that are essential to the organisation moving forward. The ideal candida more >>
Senior Project Manager - Netherlands
TEMPORARY - Europe
MUST SPEAK ENGLISH AND DUTCH/FRENCH
Senior Project Manager - IFRS Implementation - Front to Back - FM Products - Prince2 - CMMI - Wide application experience - Energetic Project Manager - English and more >>
Global Head of HR Banking- Eastern Europe
PERMANENT - United Kingdom - per annum
A leading International Investment Bank, working with SJ-HR Recruitment are currently searching for a Global Head of HR to join their team in Eastern Europe... more >>
Front Office Support
PERMANENT - London - City - competitive
Our client are looking for a very capable front office support candidate with fluent Russian language skills, this role is to support the Russian sales trading desk.
Duties will include trade exe more >>
News & Press
IT Contractors Left Out In The Cold By The Credit Crunch
Financial services firms employed half the number of IT contractors in October compared to the previous month. more >>
Best Onsite Recruitment Team
Hays Resource Management at UBS. more >>
Do As I Say, Not As I Do - Fifth Of UK IT Professionals Would Not Want To See Their Children Doing Their Job
LONDON, UK - 7 JULY, 2008 - Having a child follow in your footsteps was once a source of pride for Britain's parents. However, according to a new survey from recruitment and talent management consultancy, Hudson, that is now a thing of the past. One in five (21%) UK IT professionals are so dissatisfied with their current role that they would not want to see their children in their job. more >>
Best Contingency Recruitment Firm
Finance Professionals City. more >>
Crunch Fails To Dampen Career Confidence In Financial Services
According to the latest Badenoch & Clark Happiness at Work Index, UK financial services workers remain confident of their career prospects despite the current economic gloom. The credit crunch has failed to dent the confidence of 70% of people, with nearly a third actually feeling better about their career prospects than they did this time last year. more >>
Working While Caring for Someone with Cancer
This booklet is for anyone who is working, either full or part-time, while also caring for an adult partner, relative or friend with cancer. It aims to help you cope with work issues you may face because of the impact of your caring role on your working life. You will find information on employment rights, suggestions about flexible working, how to get support at work, and tips on talking about cancer with your employer and colleagues.
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Financial Services Temps in Demand as Job Uncertainty Hits the City
According to figures released today, financial services jobs in the UK are undergoing a transformation as the credit crunch continues to loom over employers. It seems companies are facing up to market uncertainty by boosting the number of temporary staff on their books. more >>
Would You Reapply For Your Job? One In Five Say 'No', Says Hudson Study
LONDON, UK - 27 MAY, 2008 - Despite the current economic outlook, more than one in five IT professionals (21%) say they would not reapply for their current jobs and a further 18% are undecided. A new study by global recruitment and talent management consultancy, Hudson, demonstrates just how far employers have to go to motivate and retain large parts of their workforce in uncertain times.
more >>Morgan Stanley Expands Global High-Tech Operations with Center in Montreal
Morgan Stanley today announced the extension of its global technology operations to Montreal with the establishment of a new center. more >>
Recruiters
Citifocus
Citifocus is a highly successful recruitment consultancy specialising in the financial services sector. We focus on temporary and permanent recruitment in the front and middle office and operational areas of fund management, investment banking, custody and clearing, corporate and commercial banking, hedge funds and stockbroking. We service vacancies at all levels ranging from junior clerical, up to and including, senior executive personnel.
FCA Global Recruitment
FCA Recruitment was established as a specialist financial recruitment consultancy. Since inception our company has expanded its focus and today has access to over 20 years of experience in various fields of expertise. As a result, this enables us to boast an expansive database of both local and internationally based highly skilled professionals, available for permanent and contract employment.
Financial Markets HR
Probably the best HR recruitment firm in the world!
Joslin Rowe
We are an award winning agency recruiting entry level to senior candidates across temporary, contract, interim and permanent positions within the financial, professional and commercial sectors. Since 1982, we have been totally dedicated to our candidates and clients and today, we are one of the most trusted names in recruitment across the UK and overseas.
NJF Search International
NJF Search International is a niche search firm that specialises in the recruitment of Front Office Quants, Traders and Technologists within the Investment Industry. Our core business is identifying and assessing outstanding Front Office Executives and recruiting them into often complicated and specialised roles in some of the highest profile and most profitable Hedge Funds and Investment Banks in the world.
NJF Support
NJF Support is a boutique consultancy specialising in the recruitment of Executive Assistants, PAs, and Private Assistants for the corporate and high-net-worth industries. We provide clients and candidates with a bespoke service tailored to individual requirements, with strong knowledge of our markets.
Selby Jennings
Selby Jennings recruits throughout Europe, the US and Asia for Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, Fund Management, Brokerages, Corporate Finance Boutiques, Energy Trading Houses and Financial Consultancies into the following areas across all asset classes: Analysis, Development, Marketing, Origination, Quant Analysis, Quant Development, Research Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Control, Risk Management, Sales, Structuring, Trading.
SJHR Recruitment
SJHR Recruitment recruits throughout Europe, the US and Asia for Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, Fund Management, Brokerages, Corporate Finance Boutiques, Energy Trading Houses and Financial Consultancies into the following areas across all asset classes: Analysis, Development, Marketing, Origination, Quant Analysis, Quant Development, Research Analysis, Risk Analysis, Risk Control, Risk Management, Sales, Structuring, Trading.
Employers
Abbey
There’s never been a better time to get involved with the award-winning Santander (voted ‘World’s best bank’ by Euromoney magazine) and we’ve got big plans for the future as an exciting programme of growth and innovation continues. We’re changing and growing fast but we’re not content, we constantly strive to be the best.
ANZ National
ANZ National is New Zealand’s largest and most diverse financial services group. Our goal is to be the financial strength behind New Zealand and New Zealanders. Through some of New Zealand’s best known and most respected brands, we help one in every two New Zealanders achieve their financial goals. We employ around 10,000 people throughout New Zealand. They are all resourced and ready to help New Zealand’s people, businesses and communities succeed.
Asset Technology
Founded in 1997, Asset Technology is specialised in functional and IT consulting. The company exclusively steps in the field of financial markets. Positioned around twin competencies, technical and financial, it supports the projects of its clients, leading financial institutions.
Aviva Investors
Aviva Investors is a global asset management business dedicated to
building and providing our clients with focused investment solutions.
We are wholly owned by Aviva plc, the world’s fifth largest insurance
group* with assets under management in excess of £235 billion across a
range of funds. Our client base ranges from among the largest financial
institutions to individuals investing for the future.
Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse is a world-leading financial services company, advising clients in all aspects of finance, around the world, around the clock.
Data Inc.
Data Inc UK Ltd are an innovative IT solutions company offering a full range of software services to Fortune 500 clients primarily in the banking and financial services sectors throughout the UK, Europe and globally in a seamless manner through our group of companies in different geographies.
Distribution Technology
Distribution Technology is an exciting, successful and fast-growing software company. We started in 2003 with the desire to create really effective and innovative financial and investment planning software that would transform the market and we’ve done exactly this. We are the market leader in the UK and continue to grow from strength to strength.
Dresdner Kleinwort
Dresdner Kleinwort operates an integrated business model, the elements of which are; leading capital markets expertise, an international cross-border advisory platform, innovative risk management solutions across all asset classes, strength in the home markets of Germany and the UK, with an international presence and capability in key product areas to support a global client base.
Dstl
The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is an agency of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and exists to supply the very best, impartial, scientific and technical research and advice to the MOD and other government departments.
Dubai International Financial Centre
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is an onshore hub for global finance. It bridges the time gap between the financial centres of Hong Kong and London and services a region with the largest untapped emerging market for financial services. In just three years, over 600 firms have registered at the DIFC. They operate in an open environment complemented with world-class regulations and standards.
E.ON
We are one of the UK’s leading integrated power and gas companies – generating and distributing electricity, and retailing power and gas – and are part of the E.ON group, the world's largest investor-owned power and gas company.
FDM Group
FDM is an international IT Services Provider with offices in Brighton, London, Manchester, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland and the US. With over 20 years of experience, FDM has three primary offerings; Consulting, Services and Training. Our extensive customer base covers over 200 clients in the systems integration, finance, media and telecommunications sectors worldwide – which simply portrays our continuous success.
Fernbach
FERNBACH is a global leader of analytical solutions for the finance industry. Modular software bundles for Multi-GAAP accounting, risk, compliance and lending enable our customers to optimise business processes.
Henderson Global Investors
Established in 1934, we are a leading independent global asset management firm. Providing its institutional, retail and high net-worth clients access to skilled investment professionals representing a broad range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, property and private capital. Headquartered in London, Henderson is one of Europe's largest investment managers, with £59.2 billion (at 31 December 2007) AUM.
ITRM
ITRM is privately owned IT Services Company providing IT Technical services. Formed in 1999, we take a dynamic, turn-key approach to delivering the best possible service to our customers. Our objective from the outset has been to build strong relationships with clients based upon honesty and diligence.
Jefferies
Jefferies, a global investment bank and institutional securities firm, has served growing and mid-sized companies and their investors for over 40 years. Headquartered in New York with more than 20 offices around the world, Jefferies provides clients with capital markets and financial advisory services, institutional brokerage, securities research and asset management.
Lab49
Lab49 is a technology consulting firm that builds advanced solutions for the financial services industry. Our clients include many of the world's largest investment banks, hedge funds and exchanges. Lab49 designs and delivers some of the most sophisticated and forward-thinking financial applications in the industry today, and has an impeccable delivery record on mission critical systems.
Lime Brokerage
Lime Brokerage International (Ireland) Limited (LBIIL) is a technologically advanced brokerage firm that caters to a diverse and sophisticated customer base. Lime integrates a rare combination of advanced electronic execution technology with clearing and reporting services for seamless support of even the most complex, automated, high-volume and electronic trading strategies.
Merrill Lynch
Merrill Lynch is a leading wealth management, capital markets and advisory company, with offices on six continents. The company is a global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a broad range of asset classes and serves as a strategic advisor to corporations, governments, institutions and individuals worldwide.
Microsoft
At Microsoft, we know that our people are our most important asset. We encourage them to create the most comfortable work-life balance for them. Providing services and facilities that help people to combine and carry out their commitments – both at work and at home.
Personal Accounts Delivery Authority
The personal accounts delivery authority is a new Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) accountable to Parliament and reporting, through a board, to the Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions. Our job is to get up and running a national, trust-based pension scheme called 'personal accounts'.
RBC Dexia Investor Services
Ranked among the world's top 10 global custodians and headquartered in London, RBC Dexia Investor Services offers clients an integrated suite of products including global custody, fund and pension administration, securities lending, shareholder services and related investor services that meets the needs of institutional investors worldwide.
Renaissance Capital
Renaissance Capital is the leading independent investment banking firm operating in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The Firm serves both domestic companies and international clients investing in the CIS. Since its inception in 1995, the Firm has raised more than USD 15 billion for its clients — more than any other financial institution in the region.
Richard Fleischman & Associates
Richard Fleischman & Associates was established in 1990 and headquartered in New York City. RFA currently serves more than 300 hedge funds globally, offering both on-site and remote services year-round and around the clock. We provide turn-key IT and telecom solutions for Hedge Fund managers worldwide.
Sungard
With annual revenue exceeding $4 billion, SunGard is a global leader in software and processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector. SunGard also helps information- dependent enterprises of all types to ensure the continuity of their business. SunGard serves more than 25,000 customers in more than 50 countries, including the world’s 50 largest financial services companies.
Swiss Re
Swiss Re is a leading and highly diversified global reinsurer. Swiss Re offers financial services products that enable risk-taking essential to enterprise and progress. The company’s traditional reinsurance products and related services for property and casualty, as well as the life and health business are complemented by insurance-based corporate finance solutions and supplementary services for comprehensive risk management.
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