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- Press: Do As I Say, Not As I Do - Fifth Of UK IT Professionals Would Not Want To See Their Children Doing Their Job
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- Press: Would You Reapply For Your Job? One In Five Say 'No', Says Hudson Study
- Press: Morgan Stanley Expands Global High-Tech Operations with Center in Montreal
Featured Recruiter
Astbury Marsden is an award-winning, international recruitment firm delivering mid to senior level talent to banking, financial services and specialist markets clients throughout the UK, Eur... more>> Jobs
VMWare ESX Systems Administrator - Investment Banking - £65k
PERMANENT - London - City - Bonus + Benefits
VMWare ESX Systems Administrator - Investment Banking - £65k (VMWare (ESX), Windows, Redhat Linux)
A global Investment bank has a requirement for a VMWare ESX Systems Administrator to work in Londo more >>
Infrastructure Project Manager - Investment Bank
PERMANENT - London - City - £65,000 to £85,000 - per annum (Extras: Bonus)
Infrastructure Project Manager, Investment Banking Trading, Windows / Unix Server, Applications, Oracle, Storage SAN, Networking, virtualization
An infrastructure project manager is urgently required to join... more >>
business change programme manager
TEMPORARY - London - City
Senior strategy Programme Manager needed asap for client based in the city of London. MUST have experience of managing large transformation programmes and experience of working with asset management i more >>
INFORMATION SECURITY MANAGER
PERMANENT - London - City
Information Security Manager needed asap for fast moving dynamic client based in the West End of London. MUST have experience of using best practice frameworks such as ISO 27001 for security audits an more >>
Public Heallth Data Specialist
TEMP TO PERM - United Kingdom - £200 to £300 - per day
An NHS organisation is looking to commission a Public Health Data Specialist to carry out a specific piece of work over a 3-6 week period.
The... more >>
Production Support Team Leader Banking
PERMANENT - London - City - £60,000 to £80,000 - per annum
Production Support Team Leader. Oracle. Application support/ Infrastructure/ Incident/ Change. Global Team Leader BANKING Position. £60-80k + benefits
Excellent Production Support Team Leading position for a... more >>
SQL SUPPORT DEVELOPER - BANKING
PERMANENT - London - City - Pension + London Allowance + Package
SQL Support Analyst Developer is needed to work in a friendly BAU team of 16 people. You'll be responsible for supporting a diverse range of banking systems predominantly suppor more >>
C#. NET - WPF - BANKING
PERMANENT - London - City - Pension + London Allowance + package
C#.Net Developer needed to work within a dynamic Front End Pricing team of 7. Your role will involve working on a number of exciting greenfield projects one of which is to rebuild all of the pricing s more >>
Endur Business Analyst - Middle Office
TEMP TO PERM - East London - £500 to £800 - per day (Extras: Travel and and accomodation paid)
Major consultancy within the commodities market is looking for an experienced Endur Business Analyst to join a their mid office team. You will be involved... more >>
Sharepoint Developer / Consultant - 2007 / 2010
PERMANENT - London - City - £45,000 to £55,000 - per annum (Extras: bonus)
Sharepoint developer - 2007 / 2010 implementation.
A leading energy trading firm is looking for a sharepoint developer to roll out a new sharepoint 2010... more >>
Applications Support Analyst -Support, SQL & Fixed Income
TEMPORARY - London - City
Applications Support Analyst –Support, SQL & Fixed Income – London – Applications Support Analyst
Applications Support Analyst required by a global Investment Bank in their eOnboarding team.
The more >>
DEVELOPER - C#, BLOOMBERG API v. 3
PERMANENT - London - West End
developer, C#, Bloomberg API v.3, silverlight, equities, futures, options, credit risk
Developer with Bloomberg API v.3 and strong C# required for a specialist Asset Manager. Working in a small te more >>
Oracle Coherence Contractor
TEMPORARY - London
My client, a leading Investment Bank currently require an Oracle Coherence contractor to join their team.
To be considered for this role candidates need to have the following experience:
Extensi more >>
Credit Derivative Application Support Lead - London
PERMANENT - London - City - £50,000 to £70,000 - per annum (Extras: Bonus + Benefits)
Credit Derivative Application Support Lead - London
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A unique opportunity has come onto the market for a Credit Derivative Application Support Lead to work for a... more >>
C++ Developer – Top – Tier Investment Bank
PERMANENT - London - £80 - Market Rate
C++ developer - investment bank - QA more >>
C++ Developer – FX
PERMANENT - London - £80 - Market Rate
Investment Bank - C++ - FX derivatives more >>
Murex Support Analyst
TEMPORARY - London
Murex specialist required for a support/business analyst with a leading investment bank.
The individual must have an in-depth knowledge of Murex within a support/analyst role. They need the capabil more >>
Network Operations Manager / NOC Manager (ITIL, SDH, AXE10)
PERMANENT - London - City - 15% Bonus + Bens
Network Operations Manager / NOC Manager (ITIL, PDH, TRANSMISSION, SDH, AXE10)
The Network Operations Manager is responsible for the day to day operation of the NOC in a fast moving and growing bu more >>
AXE - 10 Switches Operations Engineer
PERMANENT - London - City - 25% Shift Allowance + Bens
AXE-10 Switches Operations Engineer (SDH, PDH, TRANSMISSION, VOIP)
Our client is currently recruiting for an experienced individual who has vast experience in the AXE-10 Switches to be responsible 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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
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
Astbury Marsden
Astbury Marsden is an award-winning, international recruitment firm delivering mid to senior level talent to banking, financial services and specialist markets clients throughout the UK, Europe and Asia.
Bennie MacLean Associates
Bennie MacLean is an executive recruitment consultancy serving the technology functions of the financial services industry. We recruit mid-senior technology candidates for investment and retail banks and their vendor community. Role types range from Senior Project Manager through to Head of Function & CTO / CIO.
ClearCube Consulting
ClearCube specialises in providing high calibre IT recruitment services across the UK.
Computappoint
Computappoint: a well established IT Recruitment Company based in the West End of London. Established in 1991, we have a successful track record in placing quality IT Contract and Permanent personnel. We seek highly motivated candidates who want to work with leading Investment Banks, Global Law Firms, Successful Hedge Funds, TV/Media Clients and a host of other blue chip organisation.
Deep Blue Associates
Deep Blue Associates is a dedicated team of IT talent hunters. We focus exclusively on finding, placing and developing high-performing individuals and teams. Our Human Capital services go on to integrate new leaders and improve group dynamics. We work for top names in Financial Services, Professional Services, the IT industry as well as Central Government.
Harnham Search & Selection
Harnham focuses on niche areas of recruitment where many of the UK’s businesses find hiring quality employees a challenge. Harnham's primary focus is the Statistical & Analytical, BI and IT employment market.
Hudson
Hudson is a leading provider of permanent recruitment, contract professionals and talent management solutions worldwide. We help our clients attract, select, develop, engage and retain the best and brightest - people like you. Exploring your recruitment options through Hudson gives you immediate access to our sector experts, local networks and global resources.
Human Solutions Group
Human Solutions Group offers specialised Recruitment, Executive Search and Selection and Human Resource consulting services to leading Australian, International and Public Sector organisations with a specialisation in Accounting, Banking & Financial Services, General Management, Property, Sales and Marketing and Technology. With offices in Sydney and Brisbane, our specialist consultants provide consistent and proven superior service to you irrespective of your geographic location.
Nicoll Curtin Technology
Nicoll Curtin Limited is a dynamic, London based recruitment group currently comprised of three Divisions responsible for the contingency and search based recruitment of professionals within the Investment Banking & Securities market. Formed in 1999, we have specialised since inception in the Operations and Information Technology sectors and now offer a service within Finance & Accountancy for the Investment Banking and Securities market.
Reed Professional Services
Reed Professional Services help you compose, orchestrate and integrate your Technology and Business Information systems, making sure that your company realizes the maximum value from its investments.
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.
The JM Group
Established in 1981, the jm group specialises in providing Information Technology (IT) Recruitment to the Investment Banking and other financial services sectors. We have an enviable reputation for consistent delivery and extensive IT recruitment knowledge. Our ability to match ideal candidates to the needs of our clients is second to none.
Thomson Keene
The Thomson Keene team offers years of experience of recruiting IT specialists into the financial markets sector. Our team has extensive expertise in successfully managing all kinds of recruitment campaign from a simple contingency search for a single hire, to high volume ongoing contracts assignments, multiple recruits at various levels through to specialist searches for confidential senior hires. The key difference with Thomson Keene is that we treat every assignment – senior or junior, multiple or single – with the same high levels of care and attention.
Employers
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.
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.
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'.
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.
Scott Logic
Scott Logic provides the very best in bespoke financial software and consultancy for the investment banking, stockbroking, asset management and hedge fund communities.
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.
