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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
Audit Manager
PERMANENT - London
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Audit Manager has arisen within this leading financial institution to be responsible for delivering individual audits as team leader. Role holders are expect more >>
Manager - Structured Transactions Business
PERMANENT - London
A Business Manager is required by this well known Bank to join the Structured Transactions Group (STG) to be responsible for the monthly management accounts reporting (MARS), quarterly statutory accou more >>
Business Analyst
PERMANENT - London
Our client, a top tier Investment Bank is currently seeking an MIS Analyst/Technical Lead to join the IB Finance team in London to be responsible for managing and developing the technical aspects of t more >>
Business Analyst
PERMANENT - London
Our client, a top tier Investment Bank is currently seeking a Business Analyst to join the Strategic Process Change (SPC) group. The role will be heavily involved in actively delivering the target sta more >>
Financial Accountant
TEMP TO PERM - London - City - per annum
Financial Accountant - 12 months Banking. Financial Accountant. Our client an International Investment Bank seeks a Financial Accountant with solid experience of Financial and Management... more >>
** TAKEOVER PANEL DISCLOSURES - CONTRACT POSITION **
TEMPORARY - London - City
5 month contract with a leading investment bank within the control room handling takeover panel disclosure requirements
The ROLE:
- Daily preparation of disclosure reports
- Monitoring and rep more >>
Product Controller Equity Derivatives
TEMP TO PERM - London - City - per annum
Product Controller Equity Derivatives 12months London Banking. Our client, a global investment bank, seeks a strong product controller with extensive experience to join... more >>
SAP workstream leader "Go to Market"
TEMPORARY - London
My Client is a multi-billion pound, market leading UK focused business currently starting an SAP upgrade. This organisation are looking for a project manager to head up their " more >>
Financial Analyst
PERMANENT - London
Our client, a top-tier Investment Bank, is seeking an ambitious and confident Part Qualified accountant to provide control, support and financial transparency to the businesses through the provision o more >>
Systems Accountant
TEMPORARY - London
Job Title: Systems Accountant – Contract with potential to go full time
A private equity firm which invests in and develops mid-market companies in the UK and Europe is looking for a Systems Accoun more >>
AML Analyst
TEMPORARY - London - City
My Client has a Global Brand and now their Investment Bank are about to undertake a review of their client accounts and therefore looking to hire an AML Analyst to assist in their Wholesale Banking Di more >>
Commercial Accountant
TEMPORARY - London
Our client, a leading FMCG retailer based in Middlesex, is seeking a Commercial Accountant to work with their Financial Planning and Analysis team.
A well known brand, the team has a fantastic cult more >>
Financial Analyst - Financial Advisory Services - Frankfurt
PERMANENT - Frankfurt
Overview
Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank, provides a wide range of advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, financing, financial restructuring and valuation. The firm was ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for U.S. transactions under $2 billion in 2008 and the No. 1 U.S. fairness opinion advisor over the past 10 years by Thomson Reuters. In addition, the firm has advised on more than 500 restructuring transactions valued in excess of $1.25 trillion over the past 10 years. Notable engagements cover numerous sectors and virtually all of the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcies, including Lehman Brothers, General Motors, WorldCom and Enron. The firm has more than 800 employees in 14 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Each year we serve more than 1,000 clients ranging from closely held companies to Global 500 corporations. For more information, visit www.HL.com.
Houlihan Lokey established its European presence in 2002 when it opened its London office; the Paris and Frankfurt offices opened in 2005 and 2006, respectively. The firm has more than 100 dedicated professionals in its three European offices and plans to continue to grow each of its practices. more >>
* TMT PARALEGAL WANTED FOR AN IN HOUSE ROLE! *
TEMPORARY - London - City
The successful individual will be working alongside the General Counsel.
You will be managing a workload of international contract work. The role will require the ability to review, analyse and com more >>
Junior Internal Auditor
PERMANENT - London
Our client is a top performing financial institution based in the heart of London. They have had a continual growth pattern in terms of profit and are continuing to adopt an aggressive growth strategy more >>
** GENERALIST ADVISORY ROLE - CORPORATE / ECM / FUNDS **
TEMPORARY - London - City - Competitive package
JOB DESCRIPTION:
This is an advisory position in a well known banking institution, offering a very varied role across a number of business areas. Some of the things you will be involved in are belo more >>
Internal Audit Manager - Retail
PERMANENT - London - car allowance bonus bens
Our client is a fast-paced and energetic FTSE retailer who is enjoying unparallelled success as it's business continues to evolve into new product categories, geographic markets more >>
Fixed Income Product Control
PERMANENT - London - City - Benefits Bonus
Daily production of Structured P&L books which will include daily communication with the trader, explanation of P&L movements to management, profit attribution analysis, detailed knowledge of exotic more >>
Financial Controller
TEMPORARY - London - City
This high profile client within the media sector currently has a requirement for a Financial Controller for the Central Finance area. This is a pivotal role with a significant amount of direct exposur more >>
** ISDA Negotiator? * Temporary & Permanent roles **
PERMANENT - London - Competitive package
Law Professionals represents some of the leading financial institutions including Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, Wealth Managers, Asset/Investment Managers and Retail Banks in the UK, Asia and the Mid more >>
News & Press
The Risk Management Recruitment Landscape 2008/9
During early summer 2008 GRS surveyed two hundred people responsible for hiring risk professionals globally. Our objective was to map recruitment trends in this specialist market and provide a definitive study of salary levels.
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At Last - an Easy Business Decision?
A. Accounting that can hamper your business's survival or...
B. Accounting that helps your business grow and thrive
To choose B... or Not to choose B.... Where is the question? more >>
B. Accounting that helps your business grow and thrive
To choose B... or Not to choose B.... Where is the question? more >>
S&P Report Examines How Parent Bank Ownership In Emerging Europe Can Mitigate Sovereign Risk
LONDON June 4, 2008--Foreign direct investment in emerging Europe's financial sectors has expanded dramatically since the mid-1990s, particularly from Western Europe. A new Standard & Poor's report published today, titled "Friends In High Places? Foreign Bank Ownership And Emerging Europe Sovereign Ratings," examines to what extent, in the event of a crisis, foreign bank ownership can mitigate the risk of financial sector contingent liabilities for emerging European sovereigns. more >>
Part-Qualified CIMA and ACCA Accountants with Blue-Chip Experience are Increasingly Valued by London's Investment Banks
30th April 2008 - Despite some investment banks' more guarded approach to hiring this year, there is still demand for high calibre individuals across a number of sectors. CIMA and ACCA part-qualified accountants with blue-chip experience are one such talent pool. A more diverse banking landscape has prompted London's investment banks to seek out trainee accountants from a broader spread of industry sectors, says financial services recruiter Morgan McKinley. more >>
Failing Operational Risk Systems To Fuel Major New IT Investment
London, Friday 25 April - Financial institutions are forecast to increase their IT spending by up to 25% during the next 12-18 months, according to a recent survey by Ernst & Young. more >>
Return to Core Compliance Contractors
After last year's concentration of MiFID hires in the temporary and contract recruitment world, 2008 has seen a return in demand for more generalist compliance skills. This includes control room, account opening and AML. For example temporary control room roles have increased by 67% year on year. more >>
Riskdata Appoints New Managing Director for EMEA
London - 15th April 2008 - Riskdata, the leading provider of risk management solutions to the worldwide alternative investment marketplace, has announced the appointment of Rachel Rubenstein as Managing Director, EMEA, leading the company's sales team across the region. She joins Riskdata from Axioma Inc, a risk management and optimisation company, where she was Sales Director. more >>
Compliance Recruitment Keeps Shape Despite Crunch
Despite continuing turbulence in the financial marketplace, compliance recruitment is weathering the storm. According to the latest research from Joslin Rowe, European banks, asset management firms and hedge funds are continuing to recruit heavily within the compliance marketplace. more >>
Towry Law Wins At Employee Benefits Awards
Towry Law, the Private and Corporate Wealth Advisers, has been awarded the
prestigious Benefits Team of the Year Award, at yesterday’s Employee Benefits
Awards 2008.
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prestigious Benefits Team of the Year Award, at yesterday’s Employee Benefits
Awards 2008.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Bank of America
Bank of America is at the forefront of many of the industry's largest and complex deals, and we have more clients than any other financial services company in the world.
Bank of England
The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Sometimes known as the 'Old Lady' of Threadneedle Street, the Bank was founded in 1694, nationalised on 1 March 1946, and gained independence in 1997. Standing at the centre of the UK's financial system, the Bank is committed to promoting and maintaining monetary and financial stability as its contribution to a healthy economy.
Citco Fund Services
Citco Fund Services is the pre-eminent leader in hedge fund administration, offering a complete range of accounting, middle office administration, shareholder and corporate services to hedge funds and collective investment schemes. Beginning in 1999 with 5 employees and assets under administration of $500m, Citco has grown to 560 employees with assets under administration of over $125 billion.
Citi
Citi, the leading global financial services company, does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services. With a presence in many countries dating back more than 100 years, Citi enables clients to achieve their strategic financial objectives by providing them with cutting-edge ideas, best-in-class products and solutions, and unparalleled access to capital and liquidity.
Clifford Chance LLP
International law firm Clifford Chance combines the highest global standards with local expertise. Leading lawyers from different backgrounds and nationalities come together as one firm, offering unrivalled depth of legal resources across the key markets of the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse is a world-leading financial services company, advising clients in all aspects of finance, around the world, around the clock.
Deloitte
Organisations face a range of challenges and opportunities every day, from rapid technological and regulatory change through to the emergence of new markets and competitors. Responding quickly is critical to success. We apply innovative thinking that anticipates emerging trends and influences and offers a different perspective. We understand the complexities of the business environment in which organisations operate and have developed innovative approaches to address some of today’s business issues and challenges.
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.
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.
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.
Fitch Ratings
At Fitch Ratings we rely on the diverse skills and backgrounds of our staff to deliver solid credit opinions. Through Fitch Solutions, a division of the Fitch Group, we provide worldleading products and services to offer market participants greater insight into the growing complexity of the credit markets to enable them to make more timely and informed business decisions.
Guidepoint Global
Guidepoint Global is an independent research firm that delivers customized research tools to our clients to facilitate their analysis of products, markets, and industries. We provide our clients with access to thousands of thought leaders in various fields through our Network of Advisors, a consortium of consultants comprised of eminent thought leaders, researchers, regulatory experts, and industry professionals.
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.
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.
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.
Moody's Analytics
Moody's Analytics is a leading provider of research, data, analytic tools and related services to debt capital markets and credit risk management professionals worldwide. Moody's Analytics is a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO).
Moody's Investors Service
Moody's Investors Service's ratings and analysis track debt covering more than 100 sovereign nations, 11,000 corporate issuers, 26,000 public finance issuers, and 110,000 structured finance obligations. Moody's is a subsidiary of Moody's Corporation (NYSE: MCO).
Moore Stephens
Moore Stephens LLP is a leading accountancy and consultancy firm providing a variety of services to specialist sectors. Services include accountancy, audit & compliance, business support, corporate finance, corporate recovery, corporate tax planning, forensic accounting, payroll management, pension schemes, personal tax planning, risk and systems assurance, VAT & compliance consultancy, and wealth management.
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'.
Royal & SunAlliance
The UK's largest commercial insurer; our commercial business covers property, liability and specialisms, and future initiatives too; such as developing renewable energy insurance solutions. RSA Group Corporate Centre (GCC) in London is the worldwide headquarters for the UK, International and Emerging Markets. At the heart of our business, GCC provides strategic direction and consultancy services to the Group.
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