FILLED: Retail Banking Regulatory Expert, 8 months, London Based, Immediate Start

Retail Banking Regulatory Expert

8 months

London Based
Competitive Rate

Immediate start

Role Summary

Our client is looking for a consultant who understands the regulatory environment surrounding bank account products provided by Retail Banks.

The consultant will be familiar with rules under BCOBS and ICOBS and have at least 8 years related Retail Banking experience.

Key skills and Requirements

* Assist in designing the testing methodology for the sale of packaged bank accounts in line with the rules under BCOBS and ICOBS; ie the implementation of the rules  introduced in March 2013.

* Assessing how Banks are dealing with complaints relating to the sale/operation  of packaged bank accounts.

* Establishing and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of internal stakeholders

* Presenting reasoned analysis and actionable conclusions to mitigate any risks identified.

tony.mcneill@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

FILLED: Senior Project Manager, STB Development, market rate, 6 months +, London and South-East

Senior Project Manager
STB Development
Market Rate
6 months +
London and South-East


Role Summary

Our client, a leading multi-channel communications provider, requires a senior project manager with deep experience of Set-Top-Box (STB) development & deployment, and delivering technical & business change projects.

In addition to STB development and deployment, the ideal candidate must also possess a good understanding of the latest technologies & trends, hardware, software & middle ware within the TV space.

Role Detail

This role reports into the TV Programme Manager, and involves managing a sizeable team of internal staff and external vendors, and at a high level they will be responsible for:

* leading the project team to define and deliver the end to end business outcomes on which the project is reliant.  This includes both the technical delivery and the associated revision to business processes to use that technology.

* the timely delivery of project within governance and to budget.

* the definition of deliverables to meet defined benefits and ensure that the project produces the required deliverables, to the agreed standard of quality and within  the specified constraints of cost, risk and time.


Skills and Experience Required

*Deep experience of Set-Top-Box (STB) development & deployment and delivering technical & business change projects.

*good understanding of latest technologies & trends, hardware, software & middle ware within the TV space.

david.bowen@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

FILLED: Senior Business Analyst, Set-Top Box Software Release, Top Box Software, 6 months +, London and South-East

Interim Senior Business Analyst

Set-Top Box Software Release

Market rate

6 months +

London and South-East


Role Summary
Our client, a leading multi-channel communications provider, requires a senior business analyst with Set Top Box (STB) experience to join the project team tasked with delivering STB software releases.


Role Detail
This role reports into the STB Project Manager, and involves managing 1 + junior  business analysts.


The Senior Business Analyst, will be involved throughout the full lifecycle of the project, and will be responsible for:
* Engaging with senior stakeholders in multiple business areas to confirm and document business needs

* Acting as a conduit between business and technology groups to ensure that business objectives are optimised by the technology

* Conducting feasibility studies and producing high level business cases to support the proposed changes

* Producing requirements documentation to a high standard that meet stakeholder needs, using requirements modelling techniques as appropriate.

* Managing the requirements throughout the project lifecycle; ensuring effective  scope control and requirements traceability; planning and conduct UAT

* Reviewing deliverables produced by other Business Analysts on the project

* Evaluating proposed business and technology solutions and ensuring that they meet the requirements

* Working with change management teams to confirm changes to processes, org structures or procedures arising from the deployment.


Skills and Experience Required

Mandatory

* Previous experience of working on STB releases in broadcast / TV /media environments
* Full lifecycle business analysis experience, demonstrating the ability to gain  consensus on requirements in complex, matrixed organisations


Desirable
* Experience of working on projects to deliver software enhancements and products  to market
* BA qualifications (e.g. ISEB, IIBA etc)


david.bowen@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

FILLED: Senior Project Manager, Global Manufacturing Company, 3 months +, Midlands, Up to 600pd + expenses, Immediate start

Interim Senior Project Manager,
Global Manufacturing Company
3 months +, Midlands

Up to  600pd + expenses, Immediate start


Role Summary
Our client, a niche consultancy, is working with a global manufacturing company to set up a new internal function to provide Integration Services across the group.

This new function will define and implement a world class target architecture and IT operating environment, instill globally consistent governance practices, and provide effective integration support to project and programme teams throughout the project lifecycle.

They require an interim project manager with a strong SDLC background and appreciation of large and complex architectures and IT environments to manage the organisational and process workstreams required to set up this new function.

n.b. although an appreciation of IT and architecture is required, this is not a hands-on technical or architect role.

Role Detail
The project manager will report directly to the Consulting Engagement Director.

The mobilisation workstreams cover the definition of a target architecture and environment, a detailed operating model with supporting polices and procedures, and a demand / resource planning process.

The role will include the following responsibilities:
* Monitor the day to day deliverables and milestones of the Integration Services  team
* Maintain, evolve and manage the essential plans, deliverables, governance and quality process across all workstreams
* Provide support for the day-to-day activities of the team and ensure effective  mobilisation and effectiveness of resources to delivery against agreed plans
* Liaise with key project / programme personnel to understand future demand for Integration services and plan effective utilisation of the team to provide appropriate levels of service
* Develop and deliver appropriate MI on Integration Services for publication to all stakeholders
* Maintain and action the RAID log, escalate issues and concerns to the Function  Head or Engagement Director, as necessary.
* Develop and drive a communications plan to stakeholders and the project community that will drive adoption of new processes, patterns and practices.  Work with main client IT departments to help align processes and outputs
* Develop the detail of the function's strategy and roadmap, supporting the Function Head in developing the detail behind the vision, strategy and roadmap for the function
* Provide input and co-ordinate the development and publication of the Integration Services operating model and guide.

Skills and Experience Required

* Strong experience of how SDLC methodologies are used in large and complex IT environments

* Experienced in planning and managing different programmes including technical,  organisational, process and business driven initiatives

* Good understanding of the role and benefits of enterprise architecture

* Strong all round Project Management skills with supporting qualifications

* Either a Management Consulting background or prior experience working as a consulting associate

david.bowen@b2e-resourcing.co.uk

FILLED: Strategy Manager, In-House Consulting Global Professional Services Firm, £80,000- £95,000 PA + Bonus + Excellent Benefits City of London

Strategy Manager

In-House Consulting

Global Professional Services Firm

£80,000- 95,000 PA + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

City of London

Role Summary

Our client is a leading global professional services firm, with offices in over

20 countries and a global commitment to develop their business services and people to achieve market leadership in their field.

Central to the achievement of this strategy is their in-house Strategy and Project Services consulting team, which shapes and manages firm-wide strategic and business improvement initiatives.  The continued growth of this team has resulted in an opportunity for a Strategy Manager to join the team.

This is a senior role that requires a strong strategy and consulting background,  specialist skills, a global outlook, and the ability to interact, challenge and  influence credibly at senior levels in the Firm.

Role Detail

The Strategy Manager is responsible for leading significant strategic change projects across the firm, working in a specialist advisory role with the board, other partners in management roles, the COO, and Business Services Heads of Function.

The role involves the following:

1) Strategic Project Management

* Developing and implementing strategic projects for the senior management

* Strategic appraisal of investment opportunities

* Global practice, regional, geographical or practice strategic support

* New practice area and product development strategies

* Performance improvement projects at practice / regional or geographic levels

2) Strategic Advisory

* Maintaining an ongoing perspective on key trends impacting the business

* identifying specific implications and raising these with relevant senior managers across the firm.

* Acting as a sounding board on strategic issues to senior management.

3) Organisational Strategy

* Providing strategic advice in relation to organisational issues

* developing organisational strategies for business units / functions as appropriate

* Identifying organisational impact of market trends.

4) Network / Communications

* Building an effective network across the firm to channel strategic thinking

* identify opportunities for Strategy Consulting team to add value.

5) Line Management

* Managing analysts and other resources on projects, often on a cross-functional  basis.

Key Skills and Requirements

* Exceptional strategy consulting experience gained either with a leading consulting firm/boutique strategy house, or in an internal strategic role at a FTSE corporate

* Experience of running strategic change projects in complex environments at a regional or global level

* Proven ability to command respect at the most senior management level (board, C-level)

* Excellent degree academics, with business qualification / MBA preferable

roles@b2e-resourcing.co.uk