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Friday, 7 February 2014

Date: Feb 6, 2014
Location: United Kingdom-Greater London
Manager - IO GNICS Finance-13016722

Description
- Manage the A&P quotes, month-end, year end and R&O processes for ICSS.
- Manage the BGI and Technology related ICSS investment pool
- Drive the process innovation around Interactive Search investments and ensure rigour and accuracy of valuation principles in the bidding process for search terms
- Support ad-hoc analysis requests and investment topic deep dives

Qualifications
- Superb communicator and networker
- Ability to take Senior Management Perspective on business questions as well as the skill to solve micro level investment challenges
- Highly analytical and superior ability to manage large quantities of data
- Conceptual mindset that can be applied to ambiguous situations
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of card marketing
- Functional requirements: Expert level TM1 and Microsoft EXCEL Experience, strong knowledge of A&P processes and Vendor Payable systems,
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Previous IO and/or FP&A experience preferable
- Professional qualification or further education equivalent required

Job: Finance
Primary Location: United Kingdom-Greater London
Schedule: Full-time

Job Segments: Accounts Payable, Financial, Marketing Manager, Manager, R&D, Finance, Marketing, Management, Research
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Manager - IO GNICS Finance Job

Date: Feb 6, 2014
Location: United Kingdom-Greater London
Manager - IO GNICS Finance-13016722

Description
- Manage the A&P quotes, month-end, year end and R&O processes for ICSS.
- Manage the BGI and Technology related ICSS investment pool
- Drive the process innovation around Interactive Search investments and ensure rigour and accuracy of valuation principles in the bidding process for search terms
- Support ad-hoc analysis requests and investment topic deep dives

Qualifications
- Superb communicator and networker
- Ability to take Senior Management Perspective on business questions as well as the skill to solve micro level investment challenges
- Highly analytical and superior ability to manage large quantities of data
- Conceptual mindset that can be applied to ambiguous situations
- Strong commercial acumen and understanding of card marketing
- Functional requirements: Expert level TM1 and Microsoft EXCEL Experience, strong knowledge of A&P processes and Vendor Payable systems,
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Previous IO and/or FP&A experience preferable
- Professional qualification or further education equivalent required

Job: Finance
Primary Location: United Kingdom-Greater London
Schedule: Full-time

Job Segments: Accounts Payable, Financial, Marketing Manager, Manager, R&D, Finance, Marketing, Management, Research
Apply now »

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Posted at 05:52 |  by Unknown

Thursday, 19 December 2013


Job id
25292
Location
London
Full/Part Time
Full-time

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Alternative Capital Markets ("ACM") group within IMD coordinates the launch and distribution of all alternative investments to high net worth and institutional clients covered by the Investment Management Division. The group acts as the central interface between these clients of the firm and groups within Goldman Sachs managing alternative investments, including hedge funds, private equity, real estate and related co-investments. Because of Goldman's strong position as an investor into and provider of alternative investments, ACM sits at the heart of many significant efforts aimed at bringing some of the most creative and differentiating investment solutions to a growing and highly sophisticated investor base.

Responsibilities
• Provide frequent investment updates and market commentary to both Private Wealth Management teams and clients directly
• Advise clients about alternative investment opportunities and existing portfolios
• Structure all aspects of alternative product offerings, including dialogues with fund managers, reviews by internal and external counsel, drafting committee memos, scheduling roadshows and creating presentation material
• Coordinate fundraises across the institutional and private wealth management sales forces
• Assist on projects related to new business development, strategic planning, product development and other marketing infrastructure issues

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a client facing role within Private Wealth Management.  Given the focus of this role, we are looking for someone who has focused on the alternative capital markets space and has existing relationships and experience working with Private Wealth Advisors
• Exhibit a deep understanding of hedge funds, private equity, real estate, infrastructure and commodities  
• Prior experience of alternatives and sourcing, structuring and marketing Private Equity/Real Estate and Hedge Fund products.  
• Entrepreneurial and autonomous individual
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to demonstrate good investment sense and commercial instinct.  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Dedicated team player
• Educated to at least degree level

Opening Date:  18th December 2013
Closing Date: 14th January 2014
Location:  London
Salary:  Competitive

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the principle of diversity. Goldman Sachs conducts background checks on individuals offered employment with the firm and employment with Goldman Sachs is conditional upon individuals successfully completing those checks. As part of the background check process, Goldman Sachs may need to obtain a record of disclosable criminal convictions form a government agency such as the Criminal Records Bureau. The firm has adopted policies on the recruitment of ex-offenders and on the retention, storage and disposal of criminal information which are available on request

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PWM, Alternative Capital Markets (ACM), Associate


Job id
25292
Location
London
Full/Part Time
Full-time

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Alternative Capital Markets ("ACM") group within IMD coordinates the launch and distribution of all alternative investments to high net worth and institutional clients covered by the Investment Management Division. The group acts as the central interface between these clients of the firm and groups within Goldman Sachs managing alternative investments, including hedge funds, private equity, real estate and related co-investments. Because of Goldman's strong position as an investor into and provider of alternative investments, ACM sits at the heart of many significant efforts aimed at bringing some of the most creative and differentiating investment solutions to a growing and highly sophisticated investor base.

Responsibilities
• Provide frequent investment updates and market commentary to both Private Wealth Management teams and clients directly
• Advise clients about alternative investment opportunities and existing portfolios
• Structure all aspects of alternative product offerings, including dialogues with fund managers, reviews by internal and external counsel, drafting committee memos, scheduling roadshows and creating presentation material
• Coordinate fundraises across the institutional and private wealth management sales forces
• Assist on projects related to new business development, strategic planning, product development and other marketing infrastructure issues

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience working in a client facing role within Private Wealth Management.  Given the focus of this role, we are looking for someone who has focused on the alternative capital markets space and has existing relationships and experience working with Private Wealth Advisors
• Exhibit a deep understanding of hedge funds, private equity, real estate, infrastructure and commodities  
• Prior experience of alternatives and sourcing, structuring and marketing Private Equity/Real Estate and Hedge Fund products.  
• Entrepreneurial and autonomous individual
• Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must be able to demonstrate good investment sense and commercial instinct.  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Dedicated team player
• Educated to at least degree level

Opening Date:  18th December 2013
Closing Date: 14th January 2014
Location:  London
Salary:  Competitive

Goldman Sachs is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the principle of diversity. Goldman Sachs conducts background checks on individuals offered employment with the firm and employment with Goldman Sachs is conditional upon individuals successfully completing those checks. As part of the background check process, Goldman Sachs may need to obtain a record of disclosable criminal convictions form a government agency such as the Criminal Records Bureau. The firm has adopted policies on the recruitment of ex-offenders and on the retention, storage and disposal of criminal information which are available on request

Apply Now

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Posted at 04:31 |  by Unknown

Friday, 13 December 2013

Job Description 

Brief Description of the Organization

 Citi, the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com or www.citi.com.  

Description

 
Citi

Senior Auditor – Technology Infrastructure – AVP

Competitive Salary Offered

Function background/context:

Internal Audit is a global organization of over 1000 professionals covering Citi's global businesses and service to clients and customers in over 180 countries. Citi's Internal Audit division provides independent assessments of the company's governance, risk management and internal control environment for key stakeholders including the Board of Directors, senior management and Citi’s numerous regulators globally. Internal Audit is a change agent within Citi aimed to enhance the control culture of Citigroup worldwide and thereby support senior management decision making around the globe.

Job Purpose:

This role participates in the timely delivery of high quality, value added assurance and audit reports for a portfolio of business activities, which meet the requirements of the Boards of Citigroup and Citibank, their affiliates and of Citi’s respective regulators, globally. This role is responsible for the management of risk assessment and audit delivery covering the full spectrum of Technology Infrastructure, including Data Center, Network, Customer and Employee processes, operations, systems platforms and devices, as well as enterprise/cross-sector processes such as information security, risk management and disaster recovery. This encompasses providing objective risk based independent assurance with respect to the design and operating effectiveness of controls associated with Technology Infrastructure that support critical business systems and processes across the group.

Key Responsibilities:
  • As a seasoned professional applies solid understanding of internal audit standards, policies, and local regulations to provide timely audit assurance.
  • Contributes to the development of audit processes improvements.
  • Applies solid understanding of how internal audit collectively integrates with line management and control functions to accomplish the objectives of the function and overall business.
  • Performs moderately complex audits related to Consumer or Investment Banking, technology management; project/program management; or supplier management in accordance with corporate methodologies and professional standards, including drafting of audit reports, presenting issues to the business and discussing practical solutions.
  • Completes assigned audits within budgeted timeframes, and budgeted costs.
  • Provides coaching to team members in all phases of the audit process.
  • Monitors the risk environment and assesses the emerging risks through the Business Monitoring process.
  • Recommends appropriate and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues.
  • Applies knowledge of key regulations to influence audit scope.
  • Develops effective line management relationships to ensure strong understanding of the business.
  • Pro-actively develops automated routines to help focus audit testing.

Qualifications

 
Qualifications and Competencies
  • BS/BA degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
  • Intermediate level experience in a related role with experience in business, functional and people management, with proven abilities in taking responsibility for issuing to stakeholders high quality deliverables according to strict timetables.
  • Specific subject matter expertise regarding technology application control disciplines and technology infrastructure knowledge, with a sound understanding of the financial services provided by Citi.
  • Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views. This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of internal and external audit and management.
Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

Valuing diversity. Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce. Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organizational success.

Closing date: 9th of January 2013
  

Primary Location

: EMEA-GBR-ENG-London

Schedule

: Full-time

Education Level

: None

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Regular

Travel

: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Senior Auditor – Technology Infrastructure – AVP-13047771

Job Description 

Brief Description of the Organization

 Citi, the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com or www.citi.com.  

Description

 
Citi

Senior Auditor – Technology Infrastructure – AVP

Competitive Salary Offered

Function background/context:

Internal Audit is a global organization of over 1000 professionals covering Citi's global businesses and service to clients and customers in over 180 countries. Citi's Internal Audit division provides independent assessments of the company's governance, risk management and internal control environment for key stakeholders including the Board of Directors, senior management and Citi’s numerous regulators globally. Internal Audit is a change agent within Citi aimed to enhance the control culture of Citigroup worldwide and thereby support senior management decision making around the globe.

Job Purpose:

This role participates in the timely delivery of high quality, value added assurance and audit reports for a portfolio of business activities, which meet the requirements of the Boards of Citigroup and Citibank, their affiliates and of Citi’s respective regulators, globally. This role is responsible for the management of risk assessment and audit delivery covering the full spectrum of Technology Infrastructure, including Data Center, Network, Customer and Employee processes, operations, systems platforms and devices, as well as enterprise/cross-sector processes such as information security, risk management and disaster recovery. This encompasses providing objective risk based independent assurance with respect to the design and operating effectiveness of controls associated with Technology Infrastructure that support critical business systems and processes across the group.

Key Responsibilities:
  • As a seasoned professional applies solid understanding of internal audit standards, policies, and local regulations to provide timely audit assurance.
  • Contributes to the development of audit processes improvements.
  • Applies solid understanding of how internal audit collectively integrates with line management and control functions to accomplish the objectives of the function and overall business.
  • Performs moderately complex audits related to Consumer or Investment Banking, technology management; project/program management; or supplier management in accordance with corporate methodologies and professional standards, including drafting of audit reports, presenting issues to the business and discussing practical solutions.
  • Completes assigned audits within budgeted timeframes, and budgeted costs.
  • Provides coaching to team members in all phases of the audit process.
  • Monitors the risk environment and assesses the emerging risks through the Business Monitoring process.
  • Recommends appropriate and pragmatic solutions to risk and control issues.
  • Applies knowledge of key regulations to influence audit scope.
  • Develops effective line management relationships to ensure strong understanding of the business.
  • Pro-actively develops automated routines to help focus audit testing.

Qualifications

 
Qualifications and Competencies
  • BS/BA degree or equivalent combination of education/experience.
  • Intermediate level experience in a related role with experience in business, functional and people management, with proven abilities in taking responsibility for issuing to stakeholders high quality deliverables according to strict timetables.
  • Specific subject matter expertise regarding technology application control disciplines and technology infrastructure knowledge, with a sound understanding of the financial services provided by Citi.
  • Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views. This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of internal and external audit and management.
Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.

Valuing diversity. Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce. Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organizational success.

Closing date: 9th of January 2013
  

Primary Location

: EMEA-GBR-ENG-London

Schedule

: Full-time

Education Level

: None

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Regular

Travel

: Yes, 25 % of the Time

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Posted at 00:06 |  by Unknown

Job Description 

Brief Description of the Organization

 Citi, the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com or www.citi.com.  

Description

 
POSITION SUMMARY

The EMEA Merchant Acquiring Financial Analyst will be part of the EMEA Regional Cards Team.  The position will support the successful launch of the EMEA Merchant Acquiring business and the launch of Citi Commerce Services solution that integrates the digital payments/collections processing capabilities of Citi’s Consumer and Corporate bank and Treasury Transaction Services.  The EMEA Financial Analyst will be responsible for and expected to, in collaboration with the EMEA Merchant Acquiring Director and the senior team that spans the Global Consumer Bank, TTS, and ICG, deliver oversight and management of all financial operations for the Regional Merchant Acquiring Business, this involves oversight and review of reconciliations of the EMEA Merchant Acquiring business balance sheet accounts and oversight of all treasury functions.

Qualifications

 
Qualifications
  • Oversight and management of the relationship with offshore Merchant Acquiring Reconciliations, Network Interchange & Settlement Reconciliations, Regional Merchant Acquiring Treasury Cash Management. Ensuring that all their KRIs & KPIs are met and being their point of escalation for any issues that may arise.
  • Manage all processes work by regional merchant acquiring off-shored team (Chennai) with reconciliation preparation via advice and consultation.  Leverage this relationship to gain further expertise around off-shored reconciliation and transactional activity
  • Financial planning and analysis including creating, analyzing, and disseminating business plans, forecasts and results monthly/annually reporting to management, monthly P&L and forecasts, annual plan submission, and ad hoc reporting and analysis
  • Develop tools for Management to monitor performance in a timely manner
  • Ensure a timely investigation of exceptions issues, escalating where appropriate to management taking into consideration a range of issues such as materiality, impact on customers, likelihood of re-occurrence, recovery timescales, etc.
  • Review and implement changes to processes; provide recommendations and support to Operations Head aimed at eliminating re-occurrence of avoidable transactional exceptions and errors as well as allocation issues
  • Ensure that all work completed by the Merchant Acquiring Operations team off-shore (e.g., accounts, recon, treasury) is in accordance with all relevant policies/procedures ensuring compliance at all times including working to various quantitative and qualitative KPI targets.
  • Work with the Operations Head and Operations Team to ensure that all business goals are met and any operational issues are resolved in the quickest and most efficient manner.
  • Reviewing and signing off Recs for all accounts under Banking Operations responsibility. Ensuring that all accounts reconcile and are within ageing standard, with any exceptions investigated and reported accordingly.
  • Reporting MIS in eRecon to the Regional Balance Sheet Control Manager for all accounts under Banking Ops responsibility. Holding monthly meetings with the BS Control Manager to discuss any accounts with benchmark violations & any amounts deemed at risk.
  • Provisioning for any potential losses, reviewing provision monthly so that the provision can be increased or decreased accordingly.
  • Posting various journals to merchant acquiring ledgers, such as uploading of bank data, merchant acquiring treasury cash management movements, merchant acquiring funding loan/deposit and month end accruals.
  • Posting current fx revaluation adjustments to all foreign currency GL’s on a monthly biases.
  • Liaising with Operations, Accounts Payable, Regional Finance, Card Networks and Clearing Banks to ensure that all open items are correctly allocated and exceptions cleared within aging standard.
  • Liaising and assisting with internal and external control such as KPMG auditors, Internal Audit and MCA.
  • Manage ARR, MCA and External Audit activities as requirements for Treasury, Account and Reconciliation.
  • Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.
    .
Business and Technical Requirements
  • Proven experience in financial management, reporting, analysis, operations
  • Understanding of regional and global digital payments landscape
  • Strong understanding of merchant acquiring and cards businesses
  • Demonstrated track record of communicating and influencing at senior management level
  • Financial Analyst mind set and strong analytic and financial acumen, with proven track record of results
  • Strong track record of achievement in applying a customer mind set to shape solutions and approaches and to realize marketplace potential/achieve goals
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize information, prioritize workload and drive results with a high sense of urgency
  • Accomplished change manager: demonstrates a flexible approach and resilience to setbacks and is able to drive operating change, long-term vision and stamina to maintain course within a constantly changing environment

Leadership Competencies
  • Strong interpersonal, influencing and written/verbal communications skills
  • Capacity to explain complex ideas remotely (primarily email and phone) will also be critical, due to the geographical distribution of the businesses
  • Proven ability to be flexible and tackle new subject areas to develop an informed point of view
  • Franchise player: Critical thinker with the ability to effectively leverage the capabilities of the GCB and TTS organizations to meet business priorities
  • Pragmatic problem solver, forward thinker with independence of thought
  • Self-motivated with a passion to launch a complex, regional and global initiative 
  • Promotes a culture of collaboration and teamwork across organizational boundaries; willing to break down functional silos to optimize business results and to facilitate the overall growth of the Citi franchise
  • Strong analytical skills combined with capacity to interpret results and assess implications, ability to lead regional cross-functional teams through execution of recommended changes to the business model, and capacity to effectively communicate findings and recommendations.     
  •  Valuing diversity. Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce. Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organizational success.
  

Primary Location

: EMEA-GBR-ENG-London

Schedule

: Full-time

Education Level

: None

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Regular

Travel

: No

Financial Analyst-13015942

Job Description 

Brief Description of the Organization

 Citi, the leading global financial services company, has some 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 100 countries, providing consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Additional information may be found at www.citigroup.com or www.citi.com.  

Description

 
POSITION SUMMARY

The EMEA Merchant Acquiring Financial Analyst will be part of the EMEA Regional Cards Team.  The position will support the successful launch of the EMEA Merchant Acquiring business and the launch of Citi Commerce Services solution that integrates the digital payments/collections processing capabilities of Citi’s Consumer and Corporate bank and Treasury Transaction Services.  The EMEA Financial Analyst will be responsible for and expected to, in collaboration with the EMEA Merchant Acquiring Director and the senior team that spans the Global Consumer Bank, TTS, and ICG, deliver oversight and management of all financial operations for the Regional Merchant Acquiring Business, this involves oversight and review of reconciliations of the EMEA Merchant Acquiring business balance sheet accounts and oversight of all treasury functions.

Qualifications

 
Qualifications
  • Oversight and management of the relationship with offshore Merchant Acquiring Reconciliations, Network Interchange & Settlement Reconciliations, Regional Merchant Acquiring Treasury Cash Management. Ensuring that all their KRIs & KPIs are met and being their point of escalation for any issues that may arise.
  • Manage all processes work by regional merchant acquiring off-shored team (Chennai) with reconciliation preparation via advice and consultation.  Leverage this relationship to gain further expertise around off-shored reconciliation and transactional activity
  • Financial planning and analysis including creating, analyzing, and disseminating business plans, forecasts and results monthly/annually reporting to management, monthly P&L and forecasts, annual plan submission, and ad hoc reporting and analysis
  • Develop tools for Management to monitor performance in a timely manner
  • Ensure a timely investigation of exceptions issues, escalating where appropriate to management taking into consideration a range of issues such as materiality, impact on customers, likelihood of re-occurrence, recovery timescales, etc.
  • Review and implement changes to processes; provide recommendations and support to Operations Head aimed at eliminating re-occurrence of avoidable transactional exceptions and errors as well as allocation issues
  • Ensure that all work completed by the Merchant Acquiring Operations team off-shore (e.g., accounts, recon, treasury) is in accordance with all relevant policies/procedures ensuring compliance at all times including working to various quantitative and qualitative KPI targets.
  • Work with the Operations Head and Operations Team to ensure that all business goals are met and any operational issues are resolved in the quickest and most efficient manner.
  • Reviewing and signing off Recs for all accounts under Banking Operations responsibility. Ensuring that all accounts reconcile and are within ageing standard, with any exceptions investigated and reported accordingly.
  • Reporting MIS in eRecon to the Regional Balance Sheet Control Manager for all accounts under Banking Ops responsibility. Holding monthly meetings with the BS Control Manager to discuss any accounts with benchmark violations & any amounts deemed at risk.
  • Provisioning for any potential losses, reviewing provision monthly so that the provision can be increased or decreased accordingly.
  • Posting various journals to merchant acquiring ledgers, such as uploading of bank data, merchant acquiring treasury cash management movements, merchant acquiring funding loan/deposit and month end accruals.
  • Posting current fx revaluation adjustments to all foreign currency GL’s on a monthly biases.
  • Liaising with Operations, Accounts Payable, Regional Finance, Card Networks and Clearing Banks to ensure that all open items are correctly allocated and exceptions cleared within aging standard.
  • Liaising and assisting with internal and external control such as KPMG auditors, Internal Audit and MCA.
  • Manage ARR, MCA and External Audit activities as requirements for Treasury, Account and Reconciliation.
  • Exceptional candidates who do not meet these criteria may be considered for the role provided they have the necessary skills and experience.
    .
Business and Technical Requirements
  • Proven experience in financial management, reporting, analysis, operations
  • Understanding of regional and global digital payments landscape
  • Strong understanding of merchant acquiring and cards businesses
  • Demonstrated track record of communicating and influencing at senior management level
  • Financial Analyst mind set and strong analytic and financial acumen, with proven track record of results
  • Strong track record of achievement in applying a customer mind set to shape solutions and approaches and to realize marketplace potential/achieve goals
  • Demonstrated ability to synthesize information, prioritize workload and drive results with a high sense of urgency
  • Accomplished change manager: demonstrates a flexible approach and resilience to setbacks and is able to drive operating change, long-term vision and stamina to maintain course within a constantly changing environment

Leadership Competencies
  • Strong interpersonal, influencing and written/verbal communications skills
  • Capacity to explain complex ideas remotely (primarily email and phone) will also be critical, due to the geographical distribution of the businesses
  • Proven ability to be flexible and tackle new subject areas to develop an informed point of view
  • Franchise player: Critical thinker with the ability to effectively leverage the capabilities of the GCB and TTS organizations to meet business priorities
  • Pragmatic problem solver, forward thinker with independence of thought
  • Self-motivated with a passion to launch a complex, regional and global initiative 
  • Promotes a culture of collaboration and teamwork across organizational boundaries; willing to break down functional silos to optimize business results and to facilitate the overall growth of the Citi franchise
  • Strong analytical skills combined with capacity to interpret results and assess implications, ability to lead regional cross-functional teams through execution of recommended changes to the business model, and capacity to effectively communicate findings and recommendations.     
  •  Valuing diversity. Demonstrates an appreciation of a diverse workforce. Appreciates differences in style or perspective and uses differences to add value to decisions or actions and organizational success.
  

Primary Location

: EMEA-GBR-ENG-London

Schedule

: Full-time

Education Level

: None

Shift

: Day Job

Employee Status

: Regular

Travel

: No

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Posted at 00:05 |  by Unknown

Monday, 7 October 2013


GB-England-London
UK&I Resource Coordinator (Level 2)

This role is based in London and available to start immediately.

Purpose:

To work as part of the  Resource Management team to match resource supply with demand and to drive optimum utilisation across the business

Responsibilities:
  • Proactive liaison with client service staff in the business to understand client / project resource needs and to communicate resource availability
  • Identify resourcing solutions taking into consideration the needs of the client, individual skills, and the wider needs of the business
  • Maintain accurate Retain Enterprise records (in conjunction with the Central Retain team) so that the business has an up to date picture of work allocated and resource availability
  • Manage conflicting demands on resources, escalating to the Resource Manager as appropriate
  • Analyse weekly chargeable hours figures and alert potential shortfalls / over-utilisation to Resource Manager
  • Analyse business forecasting eg work done, chargeable hours, headcount against budget
  • Analyse resource data and highlight areas of concern eg significant periods of holidays, courses, non-chargeable activities
  • Analyse headcount forecasting data including promotions, leavers, joiners etc
  •  Attend Tax resource coordinator meetings
  • Central Retain Team key contact and communication of business resource priorities
  •  Acquire knowledge of individual skills, experiences and personal/professional aspirations and apply this knowledge in resourcing decisions and in maintaining the skills database
  • Build client portfolios for up to qualified Senior client service staff
  • Attend regular resourcing meetings with representatives from the business
  •  Oversee Global Talent Hub (GTH) work (with Central Retain Team coordinating)
  •  Challenge the resource mix of engagement budget submissions including GTH usage, prior year hours etc
  • Assist with the performance and counselling process within the business, including allocation of counsellors and providing resourcing information for round tables
  • Represent Resource Management team on induction activities and coordinate within the business
  • Coordination of new joiners and leavers when join/leave the business, including allocation of buddies, local induction input
  • Coordination of all leave authorisations including holidays, special leave, unpaid leave
  • Coordination of timesheet policy enforcement within the business
  • Approval of exam training requirement against client bookings
  • Execution of ad hoc firm wide and business initiatives eg ad hoc bespoke training, people initiatives etc
  • Ad hoc request and projects

  
Experience, Qualification and Personal qualities:
 
  • Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, and to communicate competing demands effectively.
  • Organised with good time management skills
  • Confident and resilient to deal with challenges from people within the business;
  • Good interpersonal skills and able to consult with a wide range of people at different levels
  • Proactive communicator and willing to share information
  • Exercises good judgement, knows when to flag issues and when to deal with independently
  • Ideally has experience of working in a professional services environment
  •  An operational, HR or resourcing/recruitment background is desirable.
  
At Ernst & Young our inclusive work environment means that everyone’s opinion is valued. This enables us to provide better advice and ideas to our clients, which in turn helps you develop as an individual to achieve your potential and make a difference.
 

Job Description Resource Coordinator - London - Permanent - LON004WC


GB-England-London
UK&I Resource Coordinator (Level 2)

This role is based in London and available to start immediately.

Purpose:

To work as part of the  Resource Management team to match resource supply with demand and to drive optimum utilisation across the business

Responsibilities:
  • Proactive liaison with client service staff in the business to understand client / project resource needs and to communicate resource availability
  • Identify resourcing solutions taking into consideration the needs of the client, individual skills, and the wider needs of the business
  • Maintain accurate Retain Enterprise records (in conjunction with the Central Retain team) so that the business has an up to date picture of work allocated and resource availability
  • Manage conflicting demands on resources, escalating to the Resource Manager as appropriate
  • Analyse weekly chargeable hours figures and alert potential shortfalls / over-utilisation to Resource Manager
  • Analyse business forecasting eg work done, chargeable hours, headcount against budget
  • Analyse resource data and highlight areas of concern eg significant periods of holidays, courses, non-chargeable activities
  • Analyse headcount forecasting data including promotions, leavers, joiners etc
  •  Attend Tax resource coordinator meetings
  • Central Retain Team key contact and communication of business resource priorities
  •  Acquire knowledge of individual skills, experiences and personal/professional aspirations and apply this knowledge in resourcing decisions and in maintaining the skills database
  • Build client portfolios for up to qualified Senior client service staff
  • Attend regular resourcing meetings with representatives from the business
  •  Oversee Global Talent Hub (GTH) work (with Central Retain Team coordinating)
  •  Challenge the resource mix of engagement budget submissions including GTH usage, prior year hours etc
  • Assist with the performance and counselling process within the business, including allocation of counsellors and providing resourcing information for round tables
  • Represent Resource Management team on induction activities and coordinate within the business
  • Coordination of new joiners and leavers when join/leave the business, including allocation of buddies, local induction input
  • Coordination of all leave authorisations including holidays, special leave, unpaid leave
  • Coordination of timesheet policy enforcement within the business
  • Approval of exam training requirement against client bookings
  • Execution of ad hoc firm wide and business initiatives eg ad hoc bespoke training, people initiatives etc
  • Ad hoc request and projects

  
Experience, Qualification and Personal qualities:
 
  • Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines, and to communicate competing demands effectively.
  • Organised with good time management skills
  • Confident and resilient to deal with challenges from people within the business;
  • Good interpersonal skills and able to consult with a wide range of people at different levels
  • Proactive communicator and willing to share information
  • Exercises good judgement, knows when to flag issues and when to deal with independently
  • Ideally has experience of working in a professional services environment
  •  An operational, HR or resourcing/recruitment background is desirable.
  
At Ernst & Young our inclusive work environment means that everyone’s opinion is valued. This enables us to provide better advice and ideas to our clients, which in turn helps you develop as an individual to achieve your potential and make a difference.
 

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Thursday, 12 September 2013

 

Job Code : 922

Location : London London UK EC2A 2DQ

Job Type : Full Time

Career Level : Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education : Bachelor's Degree

Category : Systems Engineering

 
Job Description 

The Quality Assurance Department at FactSet is responsible for monitoring and testing the quality, consistency, and reliability of FactSet’s windows and web-based applications. QA Analysts will collaborate with members of development teams consisting of product managers, software developers and QA staff. Interaction with other members of the development team is a large component of the job.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop, maintain and execute test plans for FactSet’s applications.
  • Ensure that all domain knowledge and test cases are articulated and structured well to enable swift execution by any other member of the QA team.
  • Monitor, manage, and report problems and bugs with applications.
  • Work proactively with software and product developers to resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • Work with Information Systems and software developers to automate testing processes.
  • Conduct manual or automation tests for new features added to applications.
  • Document all testing activity with applications.
  • Develop and report performance metrics for applications.
  • Ensure consistency of applications with other FactSet applications and products.
  • Develop expertise with FactSet’s financial data applications.
Job Requirements :
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Proven experience in Quality Assurance
  • In depth experience in writing and updating Test Plans and Test Cases. Hands on experience in executing test cases
  • Understanding of SDLC
  • Ability to design, plan, build and execute test processes based on loosely defined business requirements
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and effectively alter goals
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and documentation skills
  • Very strong organizational skills and attentiveness to detail

Highly Desired:

  • Experience testing software related to real time market data service environment
  • Prior experience with automation is needed. A strong plus would be the use of automation tools such as Test Complete, QTP (Quick Test Pro) or other tools tools

About FactSet

FactSet is a leading provider of financial data and analytic applications. Our products are used by analysts, portfolio managers, researchers and investment bankers at the financial institutions throughout the world.
We offer opportunities for professional development, career advancement in a structured environment that offers staff the chance to express themselves.

In 2012, annual revenues for FactSet grew to $806 million, our 32nd year of consecutive revenue growth

FactSet has been listed as one of the "UK's Best Workplaces" for the last 5 years and appears in the Guardian UK 300 and was named by The Job Crowd as one of the "Top 10 Companies For Graduates To Work For in Banking & Finance". In addition FactSet is a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

To get a further insight into our culture follow us on twitter @FactSetCareers  or go to www.facebook.com/FactSet

Benefits
Structured training and a clear development path, as well as a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes up to 30 days holiday, medical benefits, an attractive pension plan and the opportunity to study professional qualifications.

For further information about the Company, please visit: www.factset.com/careers and see why our London team enjoy working at FactSet by going to bit.ly/18LtAvx

How to apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter stating why you are interested in the role and what you would offer to it by clicking below.

Unfortunately we are unable to accept applications for this role from those outside of the UK who are unable to work in the UK without restriction
To submit your resume for this job, select how you heard about the job and then click the "Submit Your Resume" button below.


post - Software Quality Assurance Analyst – Market Data

 

Job Code : 922

Location : London London UK EC2A 2DQ

Job Type : Full Time

Career Level : Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education : Bachelor's Degree

Category : Systems Engineering

 
Job Description 

The Quality Assurance Department at FactSet is responsible for monitoring and testing the quality, consistency, and reliability of FactSet’s windows and web-based applications. QA Analysts will collaborate with members of development teams consisting of product managers, software developers and QA staff. Interaction with other members of the development team is a large component of the job.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop, maintain and execute test plans for FactSet’s applications.
  • Ensure that all domain knowledge and test cases are articulated and structured well to enable swift execution by any other member of the QA team.
  • Monitor, manage, and report problems and bugs with applications.
  • Work proactively with software and product developers to resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • Work with Information Systems and software developers to automate testing processes.
  • Conduct manual or automation tests for new features added to applications.
  • Document all testing activity with applications.
  • Develop and report performance metrics for applications.
  • Ensure consistency of applications with other FactSet applications and products.
  • Develop expertise with FactSet’s financial data applications.
Job Requirements :
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • Proven experience in Quality Assurance
  • In depth experience in writing and updating Test Plans and Test Cases. Hands on experience in executing test cases
  • Understanding of SDLC
  • Ability to design, plan, build and execute test processes based on loosely defined business requirements
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and effectively alter goals
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and documentation skills
  • Very strong organizational skills and attentiveness to detail

Highly Desired:

  • Experience testing software related to real time market data service environment
  • Prior experience with automation is needed. A strong plus would be the use of automation tools such as Test Complete, QTP (Quick Test Pro) or other tools tools

About FactSet

FactSet is a leading provider of financial data and analytic applications. Our products are used by analysts, portfolio managers, researchers and investment bankers at the financial institutions throughout the world.
We offer opportunities for professional development, career advancement in a structured environment that offers staff the chance to express themselves.

In 2012, annual revenues for FactSet grew to $806 million, our 32nd year of consecutive revenue growth

FactSet has been listed as one of the "UK's Best Workplaces" for the last 5 years and appears in the Guardian UK 300 and was named by The Job Crowd as one of the "Top 10 Companies For Graduates To Work For in Banking & Finance". In addition FactSet is a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

To get a further insight into our culture follow us on twitter @FactSetCareers  or go to www.facebook.com/FactSet

Benefits
Structured training and a clear development path, as well as a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes up to 30 days holiday, medical benefits, an attractive pension plan and the opportunity to study professional qualifications.

For further information about the Company, please visit: www.factset.com/careers and see why our London team enjoy working at FactSet by going to bit.ly/18LtAvx

How to apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter stating why you are interested in the role and what you would offer to it by clicking below.

Unfortunately we are unable to accept applications for this role from those outside of the UK who are unable to work in the UK without restriction
To submit your resume for this job, select how you heard about the job and then click the "Submit Your Resume" button below.


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