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This Global London based bank seek an experienced Senior Banking Operations Manager who is proven in not only managing BAU functions but delivering strategic change across operational banking processes The Senior Banking Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the bank's operations to ensure efficiency, compliance, resilience, and innovation within the operational processes. This role will work with the Chief Operations and technology officer to build the innovative culture, resources & organizational structure to support the strategic objective of the bank. Key Responsibilities Operations Management: Oversee and manage all aspects of the bank's operations, including but not limited to payment processing, scheme assurance, reconciliation, and correspondence banking. Innovations in Payment Landscape: Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies to identify and implement innovative solutions that enhance payment processing and banking operations. Scheme Memberships: Manage the bank's memberships and relationships with CHAPS and Faster Payments to ensure smooth and efficient transaction processing. Understand the requirements and ensure activities and controls processing in place to meet the required standards. Operational Strategy: Collaborate with senior management to help shape and implement the bank's operational strategy, aligning it with the organization's broader goals. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that all internal operations adhere to regulatory standards and industry best practices. Regularly update policies and procedures to reflect changes in regulations. Operational Resilience: Develop and maintain operational resilience plans to ensure the bank's ability to withstand disruptions and recover quickly from any operational issues. Automation: Identify opportunities for process automation and lead initiatives to streamline operations, reduce manual interventions, and enhance efficiency Responsible for the measurement and effectiveness of all internal and external operational processes. Provide timely, accurate, and complete reports on the operating condition of the Bank Ensure compliance with rules and regulations of operational deliveries. Maintain effective controls over all controlled business units and support internal & external auditors. Maintain vendor management policies, procedures, and relationships including adherence to 'outsourcing' regulatory requirements. Hold accountability for operational resilience and payment scheme projects including RTGS Renewal Programme, SWIFT CBPR+, and Pay.UK New Payment Architecture Provide support for ad-hoc CTO requests, fostering collaboration between operations, project, business, and technology teams. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualifications combined with relevant exposure in an equivalent position in a regulated, Financial Institution.Minimum 10 years experience within the financial industry, experience in managing multicultural business units, of which 5 years should be based on operational management functions. Proven track record in the UK financial services industry with reference to Banking operations. Suitable candidates will hold working knowledge of UK regulations. Strong background in operational efficiency, change management, and process improvement. Proven ability to build high-performing, high-morale, self-managing teams that can adapt to complex and changing environments. Understanding of financial management Strong time management, communication, decision-making, negotiating, presentation, and organisational skills BENEFITS INCLUDE: Group life assurance x 4 salary Group critical illness plan Group income protection Generous pension contribution scheme Employee share plan Discretionary annual bonus up to 4 x monthly salary

This global London based bank seek an experienced IT Operations Manager who is experienced in managing cloud-based IT systems, including Kubernetes, databases, middleware, and third-party integrations The IT Operations Manager will lead the effective management of the bank's cloud based IT systems, ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance. This role also aims to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and automation within the DevOps and application support teams while achieving the following key objectives KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Cloud-Based IT Systems Management: Oversee and manage the bank's cloud-based IT systems, ensuring their availability, performance, and security. This includes Kubernetes clusters, databases, middleware, and various third-party integrations. DevOps Leadership: Lead, mentor, and collaborate with the DevOps team to foster a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and collaboration. Ensure efficient management of infrastructure as code, version control, and CI/CD pipelines. Application Support: Supervise the application support team to ensure prompt resolution of technical issues and incidents related to banking applications. Work closely with development teams to enhance system stability and performance. Infrastructure Monitoring: Implement and maintain robust monitoring solutions to proactively identify and address issues, ensuring minimal system downtime and optimal performance. Security and Compliance: Collaborate closely with the information security team to implement and enforce security measures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements related to IT operations. Vendor and Third-Party Management: Manage relationships with third-party vendors and service providers, overseeing SLAs and ensuring the seamless integration of their services into the bank's IT ecosystem ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field; master's degree preferred Proven experience in managing cloud-based IT systems, including Kubernetes, databases, middleware, and third-party integrations. Strong leadership and team management skills. Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, automation tools, and CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of IT security best practices and regulatory compliance. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Capacity planning and infrastructure scaling expertise. Experience in the banking or financial services industry is preferred BENEFITS INCLUDE: Group life assurance x 4 salary Group critical illness plan Group income protection Generous pension contribution scheme Employee share plan Discretionary annual bonus up to 4 x monthly salary

This global London based bank seek a Payments Scheme Assurance Executive with a Strong understanding of payment schemes specialising in FPS and CHAPS. The primary objective of the Payment Scheme Assurance Executive role is to ensure that the bank's operational and technical processes align with scheme requirements, regulatory standards, and industry best practices. This role aims to achieve the following key objectives: Scheme Compliance: Conduct thorough assessments based on scheme requirements to verify that the bank's operations meet the specified criteria, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory guidelines. Key Responsibilities Regulatory Adherence: Continuously monitor and verify that the bank's processing activities adhere to relevant regulatory requirements. Promptly address any non-compliance issues and collaborate with internal teams to implement corrective actions. Continuous Improvement: Actively contribute to the bank's efforts to enhance operational efficiency and scheme compliance. Identify areas for improvement in processes, procedures, and systems and work towards their implementation. Scheme Expertise: Develop a deep understanding of the Faster Payments Service (FPS) and CHAPS scheme operational and technical requirements. Provide guidance and training to internal teams to ensure comprehensive compliance with these schemes ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Minimum 2-3 years' experience within the financial services industry within payments and payment scheme participation Proven experience in scheme assurance, compliance, or a related role within the financial industry. Strong understanding of payment schemes, with a focus on FPS and CHAPS. Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements. Strong organizational and documentation skills. Commitment to continuous improvement and staying up to date with industry change Benefits include: Group life assurance x 4 salary Group critical illness plan Group income protection Generous pension contribution scheme Employee share plan Discretionary annual bonus up to 4 x monthly salary

My Client are a leading International bank based in the city. They are currently searching for a Credit Analyst with commodities experience to join their team on a permanent basis. ​ Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities of Credit Analyst: ​ Provide credit evaluation reports for various credit products, including risk analysis, key risk identification, mitigation, and credit recommendations. Minimize the Bank's credit-related losses by identifying and measuring credit risks and mitigants. Provide clear and unambiguous recommendations to Credit Committee in line with credit policies. Monitor and measure credit risk within the Bank's asset portfolio. Focus on commodity finance business while also covering other sectors based on proposal types. Challenge and guide Front Office proposals, maintain objectivity in credit opinions, and ensure timely turnaround of credit proposals. Provide professional risk analysis and risk mitigation measures to Head of CRD, DGM (credit), and credit committee. Conduct post-lending management, including monitoring credit ceilings, financial performance, and conditions subsequent. Perform credit reviews and research industry/customer-related information for new and existing customers. Proactively monitor industry, sector trends, and counterparty risks for early warning signals. Assist the Head/Deputy Head of Credit Risk with other functions and tasks as required. ​ Skills Required of Credit Analyst: 3-5 years' work experience in credit review area in Commodity Finance. In-depth knowledge of risks and mitigations across industries, countries, and client types. Strong financial analysis, projection, and stress test skills. Exceptional analytical and negotiation skills. Positive, can-do attitude with a collaborative and independent work style. ​ Benefits Regular Socials Annual Bonus 25 days annual leave