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Job Description:
A leading Pensions and Investment firm is seeking an Actuarial Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys actuarial work and would like to focus on more technical aspects.
You will be responsible for completing actuarial calculations and communicating results to team members and members of the client teams.
Typical work might include actuarial valuation calculations, funding updates, transfer values, accounting disclosures, risk transfer calculations and GMP equalisation.
This role can be based in London, Glasgow or Edinburgh.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Educated to at least a Scottish Higher Grade / A level or equivalent in Math
An understanding of the legislative framework and structure of defined benefit pension schemes
Proven defined benefit actuarial experience.
This role would also be an option for actuarial students who might be looking to move away from a consultancy role and focus on more technical aspects.
Support for those sitting the IFoA examinations is available for those who wish to continue sitting these exams.
Good/advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel
An understanding of the legislative framework and structure of defined benefit pension schemes, commensurate with the level of experience in pensions actuarial work
Active team player who can communicate effectively
Keenness to enhance and refine processes where necessary
Accurate and organised
Ability to monitor, prioritise and deliver own workload
Strong written and verbal communication skills
The ability to support and train more junior members of the team
Core Responsibilities:
Perform all necessary data processing, including validation and manipulation at a scheme level.
This will involve occasional coding work using in-house data manipulation system.
Calculating and checking individual member liabilities.
Review scheme information, i.e., benefit summary, benefit changes and discuss anomalies with client teams.
Use Firm's bespoke valuation systems to perform actuarial valuations.
Performing individual and scheme level checks on the output.
Work with the other members of the technical team and people in the wider business on ad-hoc projects to improve efficiency and develop processes.
Carrying out self-checks on all work.
Take responsibility for maintaining knowledge on relevant industry changes which impact on day-to-day work.
Take ownership and responsibility of workload and effectively communicate progress with colleagues.
Flexibility to travel to other offices on an occasional basis.
Adhering to the firm's Information Security standards, policies, and procedures
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15534
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Additional benefits
Posted: 2024-05-17 17:23:41
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Job Description:
We are currently on an exciting new role for a Senior Insurance Consultant to join a leading financial services firm.
The successful candidate will have experience in a similar role and will be working on a project basis across several areas (e.g.
Solvency II model validation etc.)
You will get involved in a diverse range of projects, including Solvency UK reforms, investment risk management, illiquid assets and Matching Adjustment optimisation.,
Dependent on experience, but candidates are likely to be qualified UK actuaries with proven, relevant post-qualification experience, or hold another professional investment or quantitative risk qualification.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Significant experience in investment and ALM work, Solvency II/Solvency UK work for insurers, either ‘in-house' at an insurer or asset manager or, in consulting
Experience of planning projects and track record of delivering quality work on schedule
Excellent consulting skills and proven record of achievement and delivery
Flexible in approach and comfortable with working in a changing environment
Proven ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting demands
Strong personal values, including a commitment to professional and ethical behaviour
Collegiate worker with high emotional intelligence, able to quickly establish good working relationships with new colleagues
Ability to develop a strong network of contacts in the life insurance industry
Ability to both generate proposition ideas and successfully bring solutions to the current client base
Ability to mentor and coach others
Willing and able to travel where necessary
Core Responsibilities:
Providing high quality support and advice to our insurance and reinsurance clients both in the UK and globally
Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, building a strong network of contacts in the life insurance industry
Identifying and developing further consultancy opportunities with new and existing clients
Delivering to clients as a subject matter expert in the key areas of your experience
Collaborating across the business, particularly with the investment and risk transfer specialists in the firm, to deliver on cross-practice projects
Helping to promote insurance offerings to a wider audience, which includes conference speaking and writing articles
Developing and shaping new investment propositions to take to clients and prospects.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15569
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Additional benefits
Posted: 2024-05-17 17:19:18
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Job Description:
Are you a qualified actuary with strong experience gained in the General Insurance field, in particular Property & Casualty? We have a fantastic opportunity available to join a leading Financial Services firm in London and build their practice in the P&C space.
The successful candidate will play a key role in commercial practice leadership, working with senior management to implement the next phase of the firm's strategic growth plans.
Essential Skills/Experience:
You will be a senior actuary, with deep practitioner-level property & casualty insurance experience.
You will have very strong knowledge of Solvency II - both in the UK and in Europe - as well as equivalent regulatory regimes.
General insurance practising certificates are desirable, but not essential.
The same is true for the CERA designation.
You will be able to demonstrate proven success in mentoring and in supporting the development of the next generation of the practice's leaders and consultants.
You will be a recognised industry leader, with proven experience of generating revenue and of leading the delivery of large and complex projects, ideally in a consulting environment.
You will have strategic business acumen and knowledge of the issues, challenges and opportunities facing UK general insurers.
You will be determined and proactive, with high levels of energy, motivation, and enthusiasm.
You will ideally have an excellent network of contacts with a proven ability to leverage this and to grow revenue.
You will have high emotional intelligence, excellent interpersonal skills, and be comfortable in engaging with senior stakeholders (actuarial or otherwise), including Board members, their advisors, and their regulators.
You will have a clear, straightforward communication style, and be able to explain complex ideas in a straightforward way to lay audiences.
You will be willing and able to travel where necessary
Core Responsibilities:
Play a key part of the commercial practice leadership, working with the rest of senior management to implement the next phase of strategic growth plans, as well as supporting the day-to-day operations of the practice.
This role-holder will not only help to win new client engagements and grow new and existing client relationships but will also play a key role in delivering assignments in a wide range of areas.
This role-holder will help to leverage wider parts of the firm.
The role-holder will also play a lead role in marketing activity, including thought leadership materials and presenting at both internal and external conferences.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15608
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Additional benefits
Posted: 2024-05-17 17:18:09
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Job Description:
Core-Asset have an exciting new role for an Associate Actuarial Consultant to join the Wind Up team of a leading pensions and investment firm.
It is essential to have experience of Defined Benefit pension schemes either in actuarial, administration or pension scheme management roles.
You will focus on delivering advice to clients; building relationships with client contacts and managing projects.
This role can be based in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London, or Birmingham.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Experience of DB pension schemes either in actuarial, administration or pension scheme management roles.
First class interpersonal and client relationship management skills.
First class organisational and communication abilities.
Proven ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting demands.
Able to co-ordinate activity within individual client teams.
Driven and motivated to develop a career in a client focused consultancy.
Able to demonstrate a proactive approach in developing technical, consultancy and management skills.
Ability to find ways of solving or pre-empting problems
Core Responsibilities:
Leading (or supporting) on a number of wind up projects including being the direct contact for the trustees/working party and liaising with other relevant stakeholders.
Providing oversight when both planning for and carrying out scheme wind up projects and putting together the relevant project plans.
Leading (or supporting) on strategic and technical aspects related to wind ups, e.g.
comparing scheme factors to insurer factors, carrying out winding up lump sum exercises, inputting into funding reserves and providing surplus balance sheets.
There may also be opportunities to support other areas of the business (for example in risk transfer, actuarial consulting, scheme governance, proposition development and new business).
Responsible for the delivery against project plans, escalating project risks and contingencies when needed.
Delivering training to clients.
Developing and maintaining a good working relationship with your clients.
Preparing client invoices within internal deadlines and subject to internal procedures.
Ensuring comprehensive audit trails are maintained.
Developing knowledge and keeping up-to-date with developments in pensions law and practice which are relevant to the requirements of the job.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15633
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Scotland
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Additional benefits
Posted: 2024-05-17 17:16:03
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Job Description:
A leading Pensions and Investment firm is actively looking to speak to Actuarial Consultants who want to join their team on a permanent basis.
As a corporate Actuarial Consultant you will provide an efficient, high-quality service to clients in the field of actuarial and wider benefit consulting in relation to clients' employee benefits schemes.
The primary focus is on Sponsoring Employers of UK defined benefit pension schemes.
This role can be based in London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, or Glasgow.
This role can be done from any of the office locations, however there would be an expectation for you to travel to clients mainly in England from time to time.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Associate or Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (or equivalent recognised actuarial qualification) or currently studying towards this with relevant pensions experience.
Scheme Actuary certificate not required.
Experience of working with Sponsoring Employers with their UK defined benefit pension schemes
Have a good understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework for UK pension schemes
Be able to undertake the actuarial calculations required
Have some broader experience in areas such as valuation support, endgame planning, corporate accounting, corporate transactions, risk transfer and member options exercises.
Have an understanding of related employee benefits issues in order to advise clients on strategy and liaise effectively with other disciplines within the Firm.
Core Responsibilities:
Ensuring that work prepared by the team meets a high-quality standard of service for clients.
Work collaboratively as part of the team in the preparation of advice including reviewing/checking calculations undertaken by more junior team members, and peer review of client work for other colleagues.
Signing out work in your own name where applicable
Inputting and reviewing strategic advice for corporate clients.
Areas of work include (but not limited to) scheme funding support, corporate transactions, endgame planning, company accounting work, corporate governance or benefit design.
Building strong relationships with your client at all levels as appropriate.
Consulting with client contacts to agree budgets and deadlines for work, ensuring necessary service agreements are in place.
Encouraging effective communication within client teams to support the delivery of work and understanding of client commercials.
Understanding client needs to provide solutions and develop client accounts.
Undertaking project work or acting as champion for new service initiatives.
Prospecting for new opportunities and pitching for new business within corporate proposition
Developing market-facing material and content
Participating in the management, mentoring and training of more junior staff.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15644
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Additional benefits
Posted: 2024-05-17 17:15:14
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Job Description:
We have a brand new permanent role available for a nearly or recently qualified Actuary to join our client, a UK leading investment and pensions consultancy, providing high quality actuarial and consulting services to Sponsoring Employers of UK defined benefit pension schemes.
This role can be based in London, Birmingham, Glasgow, or Edinburgh.
Essential Skills/Experience:
First class interpersonal and client relationship management skills.
First class organisational and communication abilities.
Proven ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting demands.
Able to co-ordinate activity, and delegate effectively, amongst individual client teams and effectively manage upwards.
Driven and motivated to develop actuarial career in a client focused consultancy.
Able to demonstrate a proactive approach in developing consultancy and management skills.
Associate or Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (or equivalent recognised actuarial qualification) or currently studying towards this with relevant pensions experience.
Relevant pensions experience and an understanding of the legislative framework for UK pension schemes, commensurate with the level of experience in pensions actuarial work.
Experience of working with Sponsoring Employers with their UK defined benefit pension schemes
A sound grounding in actuarial and computer techniques.
Core Responsibilities:
Managing the delivery of multiple projects across a portfolio of clients and responsibilities, sometimes with demanding timescales, ensuring that work is done on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
Taking on a wide-ranging portfolio of work while developing client exposure and essential business skills.
Developing and maintaining a good working relationship with your clients and third parties.
Preparing strategic advice for clients, including presentations and reports and attending meetings with clients.
Areas of work include (but not limited to) scheme funding support, endgame planning, corporate transactions, company accounting work, corporate governance or benefit design.
Developing experience in new business activities to grow the corporate business.
This may also include exposure to new business opportunities in other service areas.
Reviewing or checking actuarial calculations.
There may also be opportunities to support clients and projects in other areas of the business (for example risk transfer, member options and governance, proposition development).
Mentoring and supporting the development of less experienced members of the team.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15645
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2024-05-17 17:14:42
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Job Description:
Our client, a professional advisory firm, is looking for a Paraplanner to join their growing team.
As a Paraplanner you will support the firm's Financial Planners, creating and compiling quality financial planning reports and conducting research on financial strategies, plans and products.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a renowned firm in a time of expansion.
Essential Skills/Experience:
CII Diploma in Financial Planning / Regulated Financial Planning as a minimum with an interest in working toward Chartered Status.
Proven experience in a paraplanning role gained within an advisory practice.
Overall knowledge of key areas of financial planning and advice - including investment planning, pre/at retirement planning, personal and business protection; and estate/Inheritance Tax planning.
A good understanding of technical calculations and be confident to work on these independently e.g.
bond chargeable gains, pension carry forward etc.
Understand and apply FCA suitability requirements.
Strong report writing skills with a clear understanding of styles, grammar, punctuation, avoidance of jargon and an understanding of the audience.
Ability to understand and interpret a cash flow forecast and summarise the key points.
An effective team player, willing to aid in the development of less experienced members of the team by sharing knowledge.
Core Responsibilities:
Support the Financial Planners in research and analysis to meet client needs and objectives.
Prepare client financial plans and suitability reports/letters for Financial Planners - including annual review, new business or ad hoc advice reports.
Prepare documentation to be held on file or included within reports, as applicable, to support the recommendation and justify the provider and product recommended.
Manage the presentation of technical data to the Financial Planners.
Compile cashflow models when required as part of the advice process.
Attend client meetings with Financial Planners as required, present cashflow to clients as required.
Provide the client with a positive professional experience, offering qualified knowledge and ongoing assistance.
Maintain up to date product and technical knowledge.
Develop and maintain internal relationships within all parts of the business.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15553
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2024-05-14 15:55:04
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Job Description:
A boutique and highly respected firm in Edinburgh city centre is seeking an experienced paraplanner.
You will ideally be level 4 qualified or working towards this.
You will be involved in supporting financial advisers in providing a full end to end paraplanning service, ensuring regulatory and service standards are met.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Suitability report production in an IFA environment
Level 4 qualified, or working towards this
Core Responsibilities:
Attending client meetings with the advisor, ensuring client needs are appropriately documented,
Understanding client needs, preparing research and recommendation in line with expectations, prepare illustrations and use of analytical tools for client reviews
Cashflow modelling
Completing suitability and confirmation letters
Preparation of regulatory documentation
Adhering to highest standards of compliance and client standards
Build strong relationships with product providers
Preparing relevant suitability/confirmation
Responsible for initiating annual review meetings for portfolio of clients
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15520
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2024-05-14 15:54:06
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Job Description:
Are you seeking your next Accountancy role within the financial services sector? If this sounds like you, we have a great opportunity for you!
Our client, a financial services business based in Edinburgh, is recruiting for a Part Qualified Accountant.
You will be a part qualified accountant and have gained experience in preparation of management accounts, statutory accounts and dealing with third parties.
This role is 5 days a week in the office.
Skills/Experience:
Part qualified accountant , ideally ACCA with experience in financial services and/or practice
Experience in preparation of management accounts including dealing with third parties
Experience in fund accounting, statutory accounts for limited companies and partnerships is desirable
Experience in Investran and Sage Line 50
Core Responsibilities:
Delivery of management accounts and other financial reporting
Preparation of quarterly management accounts and forecasting for clients
Liaising with fund managers in relation to investor capital calls and drawdowns
Preparing fund drawdown, equalisation and distributions calculations
Preparation and submission of VAT returns and compliance with relevant regulations and deadlines
Review of monthly bank reconciliations, client invoices, expense reports and payment authorisation
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15654
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2024-05-14 13:30:57
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Job Description:
A leading Pensions and Investment firm is seeking an enthusiastic individual to look after their Excel models within their UK defined benefit pension scheme practice.
This is a a great opportunity if you are looking to build and lead a team of people to create new Excel models as well as developing and maintaining existing ones.
The role will focus on providing high-quality service using your actuarial and Excel skills to enable high quality delivery of projects.
This role can be based in London, Birmingham, Glasgow, or Edinburgh.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Relevant pensions experience.
We are seeking applicatns who are either taking exams as well as those who have decide not to take exams.
Have a good understanding of valuing UK pension scheme defined benefits.
Strong technical actuarial skills and a preference to work on technical actuarial matters.
Excellent Excel and VBA skills.
R coding experience.
Working knowledge of the legislative framework for UK pension schemes.
Knowledge of Technical Actuarial Standards as it pertains to actuarial models.
Aptitude in working with detailed actuarial calculation models.
Core Responsibilities:
Leading the delivery of modelling projects to help meet a high-quality standard of service for clients.
Regularly review and validate existing models to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Providing technical specialist expertise working collaboratively alongside client and technical teams.
Work collaboratively in the preparation of models including checking work undertaken by more junior team members.
Ability to work independently to proactively resolve complex modelling cases relating to pension scheme specific features.
Ability to explain and resolve technical matters for the client and technical teams.
Develop internal networks and work across teams.
Provide leadership, role modelling and mentoring to members of the technical team.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15646
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2024-05-10 16:06:32
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Job Description:
Are you a full stack Typescript developer at the beginning of your career and seeking a new challenge? If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Our client, a global asset manager in Edinburgh, is recruiting for a Junior Software Developer on an initial 50 week temporary basis.
If successful, there is the potential of a permanent role at the end of the contract.
Hybrid model: 4 days in the office, with the option of working 1 day remotely.
Skills/Experience:
Ideally 1-3 years experience in a similar role
Good Typescript skills, with experience using Typescript on the server (Node.js)
Experience using Git in a collaborative team environment
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
Exceptional problem solving skills
Experience as a Salesforce developer or administrator (preferred)
Core Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain the team's Node.js services, written in Typescript
Help with Salesforce development, including delivering web components built with Salesforce's LWC framework (prior LWC experience not required)
Other software development projects as needed
Help with other Enterprise Resilience team projects if needed
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15690
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Contract Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2024-05-10 08:58:08
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Job Description:
Our client, a leading Financial Services firm, are looking for an ESG Analyst to join their them on a permanent basis, based in Edinburgh.
The successful candidate will be able to mould and grow the role, working alongside internal teams and the supporting the head of function with responsible investment requirements.
We'd love to hear from you if you have an interest in working in this area!
Essential Skills/Experience:
Investment related experience or experience in a role with ESG focus/exposure.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience of Microsoft suite of software, especially Word and Excel.
Degree level qualification desirable and strong academic record essential.
Ideally looking for candidates to be CFA level 1 qualified or alternatively have the Certificate in ESG investing.
Core Responsibilities:
Supporting senior colleagues with RI requirements
Providing data and analysis to assist the company with regulatory requirements and ESG reporting
Reviewing and enhancing existing/new policies and frameworks for RI to improve performance and/or reduce risk.
Identify, manage, and communicate RI policy, activities and RI risks, and tracking mitigating actions that impact long-term strategic objectives.
Developing awareness of current and emerging ESG-related regulation, including those in the broader financial markets
Developing and producing reporting on RI topics for the Responsible Investment Group and reporting to the senior leadership team
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15689
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2024-05-09 13:55:14
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Job Description:
Do you have experience in processing expenses, ideally from within a global Financial Services setting?
Our client, a global investment bank, is looking for an Expense Management Administrator to join the business on an initial 12-month contract, based in their London office.
If this sounds interesting, please get in touch for more information.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
Experience in the Financial Services industry is desired, but not necessary
Flexible and committed approach to work in order to satisfy the needs of the business.
Ability to use own initiative and judgement
Self-Starter- able to work under own direction
Strong team player- determined to achieve department goals
High business acumen - able to understand the “bigger picture” both internally and externally
Excellent attention to detail - need to be accurate and analytical
Trouble shooting and critical thinking skills - able to provide alternatives and solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- able to present confidently, credibly and persuasively
Professional demeanour- able to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role
Ability to adapt quickly to working within different systems
MS Office skills - including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Core Responsibilities:
Assist with processing central booking invoices.
Perform any combination of auditor's duties, including but not limited to:
Expense audit, both electronic and manual
Invoice payment audit, both electronic and manual.
Assist with overdue Corporate Card payment communications
Manage ad hoc Expense Management projects
Complete ad hoc Expense Management reports
Evaluate all requests, applying excellent judgement
Clear communication for any out of policy requests
Responsible for keeping fully abreast of policy and procedure changes and being the subject matter expert for policies and queries
Work alongside relevant departments to ensure correct procedures are followed (Accounts Payable/ Compliance etc)
Anticipate problems and resolve issues independently
Responsible for resolving queries in a timely and professional manner by applying good judgement to the existing policies
Responsible for balancing own workload and prioritising assignments
Have understanding and confidence to escalate to Management where appropriate
Communicate conflicts or outstanding items to Expense Team Leader
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15687
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2024-05-08 10:48:31
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Job Description:
Our client a leading IT services firm, are looking for a candidate that will help support new Azure solutions and enhance their current public cloud platform for their clients based in the financial services industry.
You will be part of a team that serves the very core of their infrastructure and will be challenged to provide solutions that are tailored to their clients while also being transparent and supportable by the organization.
This is a permanent role with a team based in Edinburgh, however, the role offers hybrid working.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Strong technical skills with public cloud technologies, Azure specifically
Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a system engineering role
Certifications preferred (Azure Expert, MCSE, VCP, CCP)
Understanding of Remote Access/Delivery Platforms (RemoteApp, AVD, XenDesktop)
Highly logical thinker and skilled in identifying root cause and solutions
Must be able to work both independently and in project teams
Ability to work under pressure and with short deadlines
Ability to mitigate risk and engage other team members when needed
Must have availability to occasionally work nights and some weekends
Strong Technical skills in the following areas:
Azure (Cloud Technologies)
Office 365
Citrix Netscaler
Windows Server Technologies-Active Directory
VMWare ESXi/vCenter
Veeam
Storage (PureStorage/Nimble)
Citrix virtual apps and desktops
Desirable Skills/Experience:
MSP experience preferred
Core Responsibilities:
Implement and support new technology projects/initiatives/onboardings
Management of various multi-tenant platforms in a team environment
Respond and action alerts from centralized management system
Work with remote support teams and respond to escalated issues in a timely fashion
Provide SME support to new client onboardings
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Robust benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15674
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2024-05-03 15:43:44
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Job Description:
Our client a leading IT services firm, are looking for a candidate that will help support new Azure solutions and enhance their current public cloud platform for their clients based in the financial services industry.
You will be part of a team that serves the very core of their infrastructure and will be challenged to provide solutions that are tailored to their clients while also being transparent and supportable by the organization.
This is a permanent role with a team based in Edinburgh, however, the role offers hybrid working.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Strong technical skills with public cloud technologies, Azure specifically
Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a system engineering role
Certifications preferred (Azure Expert, MCSE, VCP, CCP)
Understanding of Remote Access/Delivery Platforms (RemoteApp, AVD, XenDesktop)
Highly logical thinker and skilled in identifying root cause and solutions
Must be able to work both independently and in project teams
Ability to work under pressure and with short deadlines
Ability to mitigate risk and engage other team members when needed
Must have availability to occasionally work nights and some weekends
Strong Technical skills in the following areas:
Azure (Cloud Technologies)
Office 365
Citrix Netscaler
Windows Server Technologies-Active Directory
VMWare ESXi/vCenter
Veeam
Storage (PureStorage/Nimble)
Citrix virtual apps and desktops
Desirable Skills/Experience:
MSP experience preferred
Core Responsibilities:
Implement and support new technology projects/initiatives/onboardings
Management of various multi-tenant platforms in a team environment
Respond and action alerts from centralized management system
Work with remote support teams and respond to escalated issues in a timely fashion
Provide SME support to new client onboardings
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Robust benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15674
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2024-05-03 15:30:52
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Job Description:
Our client, a global financial services firm, has an exciting opportunity for a finance professional with experience in Treasury management, to join on a full-time basis.
You'll function as Treasury Change Manager and you will be responsible for providing treasury management knowledge and supporting the delivery of both regulatory and transformational change.
This role is based in Leeds.
Essential Skills/Experience
Extensive knowledge of Treasury data and applications, particularly in Liquidity reporting and management information, serving as a subject matter expert
Experience in asset encumbrance reporting processes and change within a corporate or financial institution.
Strong understanding of Treasury's purpose and the financial risks it manages with a particular focus on encumbrance reporting
Proven track leading change initiatives, within an agile environment
Collaboration, communication, presentation, team skills, with the ability to influence and across all levels of the organisation.
Core Responsibilities:
Lead change initiatives within the Treasury department, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and objectives.
Collaborate with the business, risk, front office, product platforms and policy teams to drive business requirements and to define/ deliver the product backlog.
Provide support during User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure changes are tested and implemented effectively and in line with business expectations.
Work in an agile manner to deliver results
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15683
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2024-05-02 12:37:04
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Job Description:
Are you experienced in Oracle HCM, providing high quality consultancy to key internal stakeholders on process improvement and system efficiencies?
Our client, a successful financial services business, has an exciting opportunity for an Oracle HCM Consultant to join their team on an initial 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
This is a remote role but there may be the need to travel to one of their offices around the UK on an ad hoc basis (workshops / project meetings, etc)
If this sounds interesting to you, please get in touch for more information.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
Oracle Cloud HCM Recruiting
Oracle Cloud HCM Learn
Oracle Cloud HCM Talent Management
Oracle Cloud HCM Compensation
Oracle Cloud HCM Core HR (including Redwood)
Experience of full end to end Oracle Cloud HCM implementation.
Experience designing, implementing, and consulting on Oracle Cloud HCM in a complex project environment.
Continual Service Improvement
It would be beneficial (not essential) to have Fast Formulas, HDL, EL Expressions and Groovy Scripts experience
Core Responsibilities:
As well as expertise in Oracle Cloud HCM, the role also requires the ability to understand HR business processes, requirements, and translating these into system solutions.
Leading and evolving our existing Oracle Cloud HCM implementation, to make a difference to the colleague experience.
Providing consultancy to our stakeholders on process improvements and efficiencies that can be realised through Oracle Cloud HCM.
Working closely with business stakeholders to familiarise them with Oracle Cloud HCM advancements and supporting them in decision making for future operational solutions.
Responsible for a broad range of activities involving the product development lifecycle, including providing hyper care, and transition to the support team.
Liaise with our 3rd party suppliers and fully engage with Oracle to align with future technologies in the HR space.
Required to work on HR process solution design, performing requirements analysis, and advising on resourcing requirements for planning and estimating purposes.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15681
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 Months
Posted: 2024-04-30 17:13:40
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Job Description:
Are you an experienced Project Manager with an understanding of Financial Regulatory Reporting requirements from within Investment Banking? Our client, a global financial services firm, based in Glasgow (hybrid working), is looking for a Finance Project Manager to join the business on an initial 12-month contract.
If this sounds like you, please get in touch for more information.
Desirable Skills/Experience:
10+ years of relevant experience within project management background gained in the Financial Services Industry.
Experience of Financial Reporting projects such as Finrep would be preferred but experience within the wider Financial Regulatory space would be considered.
Knowledge of Investment Banking business and related products.
Excellent organisational skills with an ability to manage to tight deadlines whilst balancing multiple priorities.
Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and ability to liaise with colleagues/clients of all levels.
Highly numerate with an attention to detail and accuracy.
Self-motivated with the ability to work consistently and efficiently to achieve goals either as an individual or as part of a team.
Experience of Microsoft Office and project management tools such as Excel, Project and Visio.
Experience of investigating, summarising and presenting results in a meaningful format to clients and Senior Management.
Core Responsibilities:
Project Management in support of the Financial Regulatory Reporting project stream in an Agile environment
Develop and track project plans including managing deliverables and dependencies across projects
Manage project prioritization and resource allocation across programs Report on the multiple programs simultaneously
Facilitate decisions as they relate to risks, boundary issues, timelines, scope, and resources
Facilitating the transition to Business As Usual (BAU) processes to Finance Controllers
Ensure communication and information transparency to key stakeholders and senior management e.g., Steering Committee PowerPoint presentations
Facilitate working group and project governance forums
Translate stakeholder discussion into action plans and take ownership of related follow-up
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15680
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Contract Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 months
Posted: 2024-04-29 16:26:40
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Job Description:
We are working on an exciting opportunity for a fixed income focused Investment Analyst to join a leading Financial Services firm in Edinburgh.
Ideally you will have experience of working as an investment analyst with fixed income exposure, fund research experience with exposure to debt/fixed income funds, or you will be a credit analyst looking to move into an investment team.
Essential Skills/Experience
A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in an investment analyst, fund analyst, credit analyst, or closely related role.
CFA Level 1 desirable; or waiting to sit Level 1 exam.
Self-starter with strong written and oral communication and analytical skills.
Strong academic record.
Core Responsibilities:
Carry out investment research to support the investment team.
The team currently monitors existing assets, their cash flows and their performance, and provide data and analysis to assist investment decision-makers on asset selection.
Carry out research on existing and potential investments (individual assets managed internally as well as externally managed funds).
Examine underlying drivers of future returns for assets, this includes ESG considerations, to be able to make investment recommendations to PMs or Investment Committees and other senior stakeholders.
Stay current on the latest financial trends and regulations.
Benefits:
A competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15591
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Additional benefits
Posted: 2024-04-29 12:27:52
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Job Description:
We have an excellent opportunity for an Internal Audit Manager to join the Internal Audit team at one of our clients, a leading financial services firm.
In this role you will be responsible for overseeing the end to end delivery of audits and support management of the risks faced by the business.
This is a permanent role based in Edinburgh.
Essential Experience:
Extensive Internal Audit experience, in particular demonstrating experience of having delivered audits of corporate functions within financial services, for example Finance, Risk, HR and Marketing as examples.
Educated to degree level or industry experience equivalent.
Relevant professional qualification or equivalent.
Strong analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Core Responsibilities:
Effective delivery of a portfolio of complex audits, to ensure focus is on the key risks faced by the business at the right time.
End to end delivery of audits and expected quality standards, collaborating across the function.
Attend governance and oversight meetings, representing the function and providing management and clients with the insights they need to manage risks faced.
Liaise with senior leaders, delivering complex and technical messages.
Identify the root cause of risk management weaknesses and recommend solutions aligned to the business's strategic objectives.
Coaching to junior team members, to equip them to deliver to our quality standards.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15679
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2024-04-26 16:33:24
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Job Description:
Do you have a background in UK corporation tax compliance with experience in leading a small team of staff? Our client, a global financial services firm, based in Glasgow, are looking for a Tax Consultant to join the business on a 12-month contract.
Are you interested? If so, please get in touch!
Skills/Experience:
Proficient UK Corporation Tax compliance knowledge and experience.
Relevant professional accountancy or tax qualification (including ACCA/CIMA/CA or ATT/CTA).
5 years+ of UK Corporation tax work experience in Practice or Industry
Aptitude for working in a swiftly changing, dynamic environment.
An understanding of tax reporting and forecasting processes.
Experience managing tax compliance for large and complex groups.
Experience in people management.
Core Responsibilities:
You will manage a portfolio of UK companies and processes, and will contribute to tax return filings, tax payments, tax forecasting, tax bookings and internal and external tax reporting.
As part of a well-established in-house corporate tax function, you will have the opportunity to conduct tax technical research and get involved in project work.
Working collaboratively across the wider tax, finance and other teams delivering on a number of projects and manage risk.
Managing, developing and coaching staff.
Driving innovation and process efficiency improvements.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15678
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Contract Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 Months
Posted: 2024-04-25 14:18:23
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Job Description:
Are you an experienced Float Executive Assistant who enjoys working within fast paced environments? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Our client, a global investment bank in London, is hiring a Float Executive Assistant on a 6 month rolling contract.
Our client is based at Canary Wharf and operate a hybrid model of 4 days in the office and 1 day at home.
Skills/Experience:
Financial services experience (highly advantageous)
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with last-minute changes
Core Responsibilities:
Provide a fast and efficient service to various teams
Diary and travel management
Process monthly expenses in a timely manner, using Firm systems such as Concur
Event management
Provide general administration and project support
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15676
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2024-04-22 10:03:01
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Job Description:
Core - Asset have an exciting new role for a Pension Administrator to join a leading investment firm in Edinburgh.
This is a varied position and some of the key responsibilities include carrying out and verifying all types of benefit calculations and procedures for scheme members.
This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for someone with pensions experience to join an established organisation.
Previous Defined Benefits pensions experience is essential.
Our client offers hybrid working and you can work from home 3 days a week.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Experience in using pensions administration computer software and ICT packages (Microsoft, email, word).
Knowledge and experience of LGPS Regulations and other related legislation.
Customer focused and team player.
Proven administration skills, with the ability to handle high volumes of work efficiently and with minimal error.
Strong numeracy skills are essential.
Core Responsibilities:
Carry out and verify all types of benefit calculations and procedures for scheme members, their dependents and action scheme employer requests.
Maintain confidentiality and security of pension records and ensure procedures are adhered to and kept up to date.
Provide members with clear, concise, and accurate information by telephone and written correspondence, maintaining high levels of customer service.
Check benefit calculations and associated communications completed by trainees and peers and provide day-to day technical advice and support.
Participate in service improvement projects when appropriate.
Assist with annual allowance and disclosure exercises and other ad-hoc requests.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15598
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2024-04-17 14:30:02
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Job Description:
Our client, one the UK's leading pensions investment consultancies, is looking for an Administration Consulting Analyst to join their team.
The successful candidate will support the delivery and implementation of value-adding pensions administration projects to all of their existing and new clients.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Educated to degree level or has relevant equivalent experience.
APMI or working towards this.
Comprehensive experience working in pensions operations and administration in the UK.
Detailed and up to date knowledge of legislation relating to both DB and DC pension arrangements.
Experience of data cleanse and rectification exercises plus undertaking complex calculations.
Strong analytical skills (essential).
Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience of managing projects to deadlines, high quality standards, scope and cost.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated in the ability to engage with clients, colleagues and peers successfully across different functions and levels within the organisation nationally
Able to effectively present and communicate complex findings and make recommendations to scheme trustees and non-technical audiences
Core Responsibilities:
Works closely with pensions administration client teams nationally to analyse requirements, help to determine the scope of a project and assist with its successful delivery, in line with the client's expectations.
Delivers assigned pensions administration related services and projects to a portfolio of TPA client projects.
Acts as a point of reference on non-standard project cases.
Supports new business activities to acquire new project and bespoke client admin work, as appropriate
Completes all tasks in accordance with project plan timescales.
Committed to continuous improvements in the delivery of work.
Monitors time spent to ensure profitability of assignments.
Adheres and contributes to the professional standards and quality systems of the firm e.g.
peer review process, model quality and other best practice notes, advice and practice frameworks.
Adheres to the firm's Information Security standards, policies and procedures.
Responsible for drafting and reviewing project reports and presenting results and recommendations to colleagues or directly to clients.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15254
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2024-04-17 08:48:07
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Job Description:
A great opportunity to join a leading Pensions Consultancy as a Pensions Administrator on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high quality administration services and assisting members with various processes.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
Professional qualification such as Associate Membership to the Pension Management Institute or relevant industry experience.
Proven experience of day-to-day pension administration and working on DB, DC, and CARE pension arrangements.
Up to date knowledge of relevant pension legislation, technical developments affecting pension administration and industry best practice.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks and plan and organise workload effectively.
Effective communicator being clear and concise to clients, members.
A collaborator, working with own team, clients, and internal stakeholders.
Experience of Pensions Administration systems e.g., UPM or similar and using the Microsoft Office application.
Experience in client care or customer services, including the ability to liaise with clients effectively and confidently over the telephone.
Core Responsibilities:
Accurately maintaining and updating member records.
Processes member events including Retirements, Deaths, Early leavers, Transfers In, Transfers Out and Illustrative quotations.
Act as a point of reference on technical issues and non-standard cases.
Escalating complex technical queries and issues to the Team Leader and technical support team members.
Providing a consistent and efficient service to all internal and external client/members and in line with agreed services levels.
Support the Principal Administrator and Team Leader to improve operational efficiencies.
Assist with annual and periodic scheme events.
Proactively seek opportunities to develop career.
Adhere to the firm's Information Security standards, professionalism requirements, policies, procedures and compliance requirements.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15460
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2024-04-17 08:46:34
