FILLED (ref # DM4163) Consultant with Access Database Skills

Consultant with Access Database Skills
20 days initially
Professional Services Firm
London
Competitive Rate

Role Summary

One of our Clients, a Professional Services Firm, is looking for a Consultant with MS Access skills to help design and build an application to support Recruitment using MS Access.

The requirement is to start immediately and is expected to take around 20 days of effort. Based on success there is a reasonable possibility of extension.

The consultant will need to be used to helping clarify user requirements, convert them into a workable design and then bring that to reality with the Access Database.

Logistics:

Duration: 20 days
Location: London
Rate: Target rate
Start Date: Immediate

FILLED (ref # DB6093) Senior BPR Project Manager

BPR Senior Project Manager, interim
London
Competitive rate
6-12 months+
ASAP Start

Role Summary

Our client, a global services provider, is embarking upon a BPR programme across its UK operations to materially streamline the administrative processes that support the pre and post sales activities of its sales and customer account resources.

They require a senior interim BPR Project Manager with deep BPR experience and a top tier consulting background to identify, develop and deliver this programme.

Application Deadline

Please ensure that your CV is submitted ASAP or by 12 pm on Tuesday 28th June.
CVs received after this point may be considered but will not be included in the initial submission to the client.

Role Details

The BPR Senior Project Manager will lead:

o the identification and scoping of processes that are in scope to be re-engineered across the customer sales lifecycle (e.g. sales process management, proposals and tenders, timesheets, billing, account planning, QA, staff appraisal)

o the development and delivery of firm wide process re-engineering projects in conjunction, where appropriate, with Global initiatives, all designed to streamline operational processes within the UK.

o a team of between 2 and 4 project team leaders who will be on secondment from elsewhere within the business on a rotational basis for approximately 6 months.

Responsibilities

The BPR Senior Project Manager will be responsible for planning and managing the process re-engineering agenda for the UK Operation. This includes:

o Engaging with the previous and current programmes of improvement.

o Understanding the performance of the business through analysis and observation and proposing new relevant process redesign initiatives.

o Creating and managing the portfolio of high priority administrative process re-engineering projects.

o Leading the process re-engineering intervention process.

o Designing relevant KPIs and coordinating the reporting of these to the Executive and the business.

Mandatory Skills and Experience Required:

In order to be considered for this role you will need to have the following skills and experience:

· In depth and hands on experience of leading complex BPR programmes (10
years +) - SME experience of performance improvement, cost reduction and process mapping methodologies

· A strong track record in a top tier management consultancy

· Experience of delivering quantifiable improvements in service businesses
(experience in re-engineering customer support / administrative processes would be advantageous)

· C-level stakeholder management, communication, presentation and influencing
skills

FILLED (ref # DB6092) Business Project Manager, Retail Sector

Interim: Business Project Manager, Retail,
London,
Competitive rate,
6 months+, ASAP Start

Role Summary

Our client is a global provider of software solutions to the retail sector. Their software delivers operating profit increases by statistically identifying, analyzing and resolving profit leakage in key risk areas across the entire value chain (e.g.
inventory, logistics, delivery, purchasing, POS).

They immediate require a business facing project manager with retail sector experience to manage the implementation of their software for a new UK client.

Application Deadline

Please ensure that your CV is submitted ASAP or by 12 pm on Wednesday 15th June.
CVs received after this point may be considered but will not be included in the initial submission to the client.

Role Details

The Project Manager will be:

· the primary individual representing the client during the entire customer
engagement Reporting to the client COO and working closely with the account manager, application architect, business consultants and integration engineers.

· entirely accountable for the outcomes of the project
project managing and delivering the solution on-time and on-budget according to the overall project objectives established by the steering team.

Skills and Experience Required:

The ideal candidate will have project management experience in implementing large scale enterprise software solutions in a retail environment, with particular emphasis on software solutions which require integration to large data feeds from the customer's system.

Mandatory skills / experience required:

· 5 years + software / systems Project Management experience

· Retail sector experience (preferably with broad experience of the entire
retail value chain)

· Experience in implementing large scale enterprise software projects

FILLED (ref # DM4161) Application Support Manager

Application Support Manager
Permanent/Interim, Watford Based
£500 per day,
Immediate start

Role Summary

Our client operates in the retail sector and is an expanding business with 234 stores currently and 30 stores being added per annum.

They are developing the IT function to improve bottlenecks and increase performance in a number of areas and are seeking an Application Support Manager to be responsible for the ongoing operation of business application systems, ensuring their operational health, performance and effectiveness.

Details

The company is undergoing significant changes to fragmented legacy systems and to core processes, as well as introducing POS and Web Channel delivery. The Application Support Manager must be able to provide support and direction to the business IT systems in this challenging environment.

The activities required in this role are:

* Support for all business application systems providing rapid workarounds and solutions to issues encountered by system stakeholders.
* Defining and improving Operations Processes and implementing best practice Operating Procedures for each production system
* Planning and executing releases of software to deliver fixes and improvements in capability of production systems.
* Owning the configuration of each production system and ensuring sufficient documentation and process.
* Ensuring business continuity processes and infrastructure are functional and regularly tested.
* Database Administration input to support all of the above. Various databases are in use but Oracle on Linux and DB2 on i5/OS are the primary platforms for critical business applications
* Define performance metrics for the Applications Support function and provide regular performance reports to IT management.
* Manage the application support team; recruitment, performance management, skills management and career development.

Key skills and Requirements

Mandatory

* Significant experience (>5 years) in Application Support and prior Application Development and Testing experience. This should include time spent within companies undertaking significant change programmes in a multi-platform environment.
* Experience of at least 2 years working in a team lead/management role with strong database administration skills (>2 years)
* Strong skills in Linux, Windows & iSeries (System i, AS400) and Oracle database technologies.

Desirable

* Retail / Finance experience could prove useful.

Logistics:

Duration: Permanent or Interim
Location: Watford
Rate: up to £500 per day.
Start Date: Immediate

FILLED (ref TM5020) IT Analyst - SQL Server

IT Analyst - SQL Server
Permanent, London Based
£35-40K plus Bonus and Benefits,
Immediate start

I am sending this out to the group in the hope that you may know someone with few years IT experience who is looking for a permanent role in central London.

This is a great opportunity for someone to work with a leading niche Law Firm.

Role Summary

Key points are :

* 3 - 5 years IT experience
* Graduate
* SQL Server DBA with SQL Server 2008 experience plus MS Reporting Services and good VBA skills
* Experience in a law firm would be a bonus
* Great professional services firm

Can you help ?

If you think this role is of interest to someone you know please pass this message along and ask them to contact tony.mcneill@b2e-resourcing.co.uk.

FILLED (ref # DM4158) Fund Administration Change Consultant

Fund Administration Change Consultant,
Interim 12 months,
Scotland,
Target Rate,
Immediate start

Role Summary

Our client, a Tier 1 Global Investment Bank, requires an interim BPR / Change consultant with Banking and Fund Administration experience to project manage the onboarding of a new client onto their Fund Administration platform and play a leading role in improving the operational efficiency and service delivery capability of this function.

Role Deadline is 2pm Monday 6th June. Cv's received after this after time may be considered but will not be in the original submission

Details

The consultant will be responsible for onboarding the new client efficiently and smoothly within the Fund Administration function and improving the operational efficiency of the function through:

* Reengineering the business processes
* Focusing on operational efficiencies/performance improvements
* Leading, coaching and training teams (approximately 10-20 people) to improve their
capabilities and skills

Key skills and Requirements

* Deep Banking experience
* Full lifecycle BPR/CM experience at project management or Team Lead Level
* Working knowledge of Fund Administration operations (Market Data/Pricing preferable)

Desirable

· Experience of bringing on new clients onto existing business platforms.

Logistics:

Duration: 12 months +
Location: Sterling, Scotland
Rate: Please state target day rate (exclusive of expenses)
Start Date: Immediate

FILLED (ref # DM4159) Fund Administration IT/Business Analyst

Fund Administration, Business Analyst,
Interim 12 months,
Scotland,
Immediate start

Role Summary

Our client, a Tier 1 Global Investment Bank, is upgrading their Fund Administration system, based in Scotland. They and are looking for a Senior Business Analyst with a strong Banking background to provide structure and shape to the project.

Role Deadline is 2pm Monday 6th June. Cv's received after this after time may be considered but will not be in the original submission

Details

The consultant will be responsible for upgrading the system effectively and efficiently to improve the operations of the Fund Administration function through:

* Gathering user requirements, planning implementation, and testing.
* Structuring the project and communication with the IT and business teams
* Bridging the gap between IT and the business

Key skills and Requirements

Mandatory

* Knowledge of Banking IT and processes, preferably in the Funds Administration Area.
* Experience as a Senior Business Analyst working across the full life cycle.
* Strong Data Analysis, Project Structuring and communication skills

Desirable

* Knowledge of Fund Administration Systems, Market Pricing and Over the Counter Financial Instruments

Logistics:

Duration: 12 months +

Location: Sterling, Scotland

Rate: Target rate

Start Date: Immediate

FILLEd (ref # DM4157) Credit Risk, BA & PM Roles

Investment Bank, Credit Risk,
BA & PM Roles.
Interim, 3- 6 months,
London Based,
Immediate start

Role Summary

Our client is a consultancy company working for an Investment Banking client. They have 3 roles for credit risk BA's and Project Managers.

Details

Credit Risk - FX - BA 1

· Possess a track record in business change working on a variety of relevant
projects with successful delivery of; stakeholder management, strong governance controls and disciplined budget management

· A strong command of project management techniques - including the application
of industry-standard methodologies. Financial Services experience together with experience of an operations environment is essential

· Strong experience of performing business analysis in complex environments
and working on and integrating multiple project workstreams

· Project and change experience within Credit and the Trade Life Cycle, with
a proven track record of successful delivery is required. A background in wealth management is desirable

· Core Functional Experience

o Credit Functional Experience within all or some of the following functions is
required: Credit Processes: Origination, Sanction, Post Sanction Fulfilment, Monitoring and Control, Account Management.

o Experience within margining and collateral management essential. Knowledge
of how to margin different types of derivative and collateral required

o FX Trade Life Cycle experience required: Order Capture; Order Execution; Trade
Fulfilment, Trade Settlement.

· An understanding of Credit Risk Portfolio Management, Credit Risk Policy
and Appetite is desirable

Credit Risk BA 1

· Possess a track record in business change working on a variety of relevant
projects with successful delivery of; stakeholder management, strong governance controls and disciplined budget management

· A strong command of business analysis techniques - including the application
of industry-standard methodologies. Financial Services experience together with experience of an operations environment is essential

· Strong experience of performing business analysis in complex environments
and working on and integrating multiple project workstreams

· Change experience within Credit and the Trade Life Cycle, with a proven
track record of successful delivery is required. A background in wealth management is desirable

· Core Functional Experience

o Credit Functional Experience within all or some of the following functions is
required: Credit Processes: Origination, Sanction, Post Sanction Fulfilment, Monitoring and Control, Account Management.

o Experience within margining and collateral management essential. Knowledge
of how to margin different types of derivative and collateral required

o Trade Life Cycle experience preferable: Order Capture; Order Execution; Trade
Fulfilment, Trade Settlement. Key knowledge of FX and Cash Equities asset classes

· An understanding of Credit Risk Portfolio Management, Credit Risk Policy
and Appetite is desirable

Credit Risk PM

· Possess a track record in business change working on a variety of relevant
projects with successful delivery of; stakeholder management, strong governance controls and disciplined budget management

· A strong command of project management techniques - including the application
of industry-standard methodologies. Financial Services experience together with experience of an operations environment is essential

· Project and change experience within Credit, with a proven track record
of successful delivery is required. A background in wealth management is desirable

· Credit Functional Experience within all or some of the following functions
is highly desirable : Credit Processes: Origination, Sanction, Post Sanction Fulfilment, Monitoring and Control, Account Management, Restructuring and Recovery

· An understanding of Credit Risk Portfolio Management, Credit Risk Policy
and Appetite is required

o Understanding and experience of data elements required for Credit Risk Portfolio
Management. Key data elements include: Limits; Exposures; Collateral [Market Traded]; Static and Dynamic data elements associated with Market Traded Collateral; Client data

o Deep experience of data analysis, data integration, data derivation, data transformation
and data mapping including ETL, Data Warehousing, Data Query tools

o Deep experience in MI project inception, definition and delivery

o Understanding of different MI / Data warehousing approaches

o Experience in working with end users to define and develop end user reports

Managerial experience

· Possess a track record in business change working on a variety of relevant
projects with successful delivery of; stakeholder management, strong governance controls and disciplined budget management

· A strong command of project management techniques - including the application
of industry-standard methodologies. Financial Services experience together with experience of an operations environment is essential

KEY skills/requirements:

* Experience in PM or BA roles within Investment Banking or Asset Management environment
* Experience in the Credit Function

Interested?

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* The role you are applying for and your target daily rate for the role
* your availability
* your specific relevant experience, as outlined in [Key Skills and Requirements] above