WHAT HAPPENS AS AN OFFICER? You can start your Army officer career at the age of 18 - you don't need to have a degree, just good A Levels (or equivalent). If you're keen to join the Army as an officer but you're still in education, you might be interested in applying for a or , which will give you extra financial support while you study, before graduating and heading to Sandhurst for officer training. Once you've started at Sandhurst you'll learn military skills, while building on your leadership skills as well as making friendships that will last a lifetime. After your training, Army life will vary depending on the capbadge that you choose. You'll find yourself in a management role, with a team of soldiers working for you from the start. You'll combine your leadership skills with your subject knowledge to make sure that your team works efficiently and as well as they can. You'll also enjoy fitness, travel and adventure as part of your Army life. Officers are people who have ambitious goals. Whatever your background when you arrive, you'll all go on to have one thing in common - you'll all receive the best leadership and management training in the world at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS). While you're in training at Sandhurst, you'll not only learn soldiering skills, but also how to lead and manage. Once you pass out, your development doesn't stop there.Throughout your career you will be encouraged to take part in a number of training courses and study for a wide range of civilian-recognised qualifications. Promotion is clearly defined in the Army and as your leadership skills and professional competence grow, you can typically expect to reach the rank of Captain within three years and Major within another 5-8 years. BENEFITS As an officer, you'll enjoy loads of benefits, including: Adventurous training Additional training Transferable skills Six weeks' paid leave Free dental and medical cover Subsidised food and accommodation Free gym and sports facility Pension Next Steps Not sure where to start, or what you could do? Explore our guide to the different ways to join. Learn about the recruitment process and how to prepare for the Army assessment.
31 Mar, 2020
WHAT HAPPENS AS AN OFFICER? You can start your Army officer career at the age of 18 - you don't need to have a degree, just good A Levels (or equivalent). If you're keen to join the Army as an officer but you're still in education, you might be interested in applying for a or , which will give you extra financial support while you study, before graduating and heading to Sandhurst for officer training. Once you've started at Sandhurst you'll learn military skills, while building on your leadership skills as well as making friendships that will last a lifetime. After your training, Army life will vary depending on the capbadge that you choose. You'll find yourself in a management role, with a team of soldiers working for you from the start. You'll combine your leadership skills with your subject knowledge to make sure that your team works efficiently and as well as they can. You'll also enjoy fitness, travel and adventure as part of your Army life. Officers are people who have ambitious goals. Whatever your background when you arrive, you'll all go on to have one thing in common - you'll all receive the best leadership and management training in the world at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS). While you're in training at Sandhurst, you'll not only learn soldiering skills, but also how to lead and manage. Once you pass out, your development doesn't stop there.Throughout your career you will be encouraged to take part in a number of training courses and study for a wide range of civilian-recognised qualifications. Promotion is clearly defined in the Army and as your leadership skills and professional competence grow, you can typically expect to reach the rank of Captain within three years and Major within another 5-8 years. BENEFITS As an officer, you'll enjoy loads of benefits, including: Adventurous training Additional training Transferable skills Six weeks' paid leave Free dental and medical cover Subsidised food and accommodation Free gym and sports facility Pension Next Steps Not sure where to start, or what you could do? Explore our guide to the different ways to join. Learn about the recruitment process and how to prepare for the Army assessment.
Business Analyst, Centre for Genomics Research Location : Cambridge, UK Salary : Competitive & Excellent Benefits Package At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. AstraZenecas Centre for Genomics Research (CGR) is now looking for a Business Analyst to support the growing data, informatics and analytics capabilities of the Centre. The Centre was launched in April 2016 and has the bold ambition to analyse up to two million genomes by 2026. Using genomics data and state-of-the-art methods for genomic analysis, CGR will investigate underlying genetic causes of disease and integrate genomics across the entire drug discovery and development platform. This work is fundamental to driving the discovery of novel precision medicines. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team in CGRs multidisciplinary genomics research environment. You will be responsible for identifying and documenting requirements related to the Centres growing and evolving informatics and data analytics capabilities. You will work alongside bioinformaticians, genome analysts and software scientists to ensure that business objectives are clearly documented, and that project activities are aligned to deliver the expected business value. You will interact with therapeutic area project leads and genome analysts to understand study requirements and contribute to preparing analytic plans and internal and external scientific reports. Entry-level, persons with a strong scientific background in genomics whose intention is to develop a career in business analysis are also encouraged to apply. AstraZeneca is a science-led, global biopharmaceutical company, with a focused portfolio in core therapies. We are committed to improving the health and lives of people across the globe, through our broad research and development platform, and a growing late-stage pipeline. Working in over 100 countries, we have strength in emerging markets, and our medicines are used by millions of patients and clinicians worldwide. Responsibilities: Gather and document requirements for delivery of genome informatics and analytics projects Identify business requirements and objectives and translate these into user stories for new genome analytic and informatic capabilities Contribute to project planning and prioritisation Contribute to analytics planning and documenting the project Supporting the preparation of research findings for internal and external scientific communication Ensuring own work, and work of team, is compliant with internal AstraZeneca standards and external regulations Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required: Essential: Ability to understand complex scientific problems and break them down into manageable work packages Ability to prioritize, problem-solve and perform difficult tasks while under pressure Ability to proficiently communicate with team members and non-experts, both verbally and through documentation Experienced in agile delivery of IT/Informatics projects Experience with JIRA or other project management and requirement tracking system Interest in the potential of genomics to impact drug discovery Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to work within a team in a quickly evolving environment BSc degree (or equivalent experience) in a scientific field of research, including but not limited to: biosciences, bioinformatics or other field with strong component of DNA or RNA analysis Desirable: Previous experience working with patients data in a regulated, clinical research environment (incl. but not limited to EU privacy regulations, informed consent, Good Clinical Practice) Business Analysis qualification (e.g. IIBA or BCS) Experience developing and deploying data analytics solutions in pharmaceutical environment If you are interested in this position, please apply by submitting your CV
31 Mar, 2020
Business Analyst, Centre for Genomics Research Location : Cambridge, UK Salary : Competitive & Excellent Benefits Package At AstraZeneca, we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. AstraZenecas Centre for Genomics Research (CGR) is now looking for a Business Analyst to support the growing data, informatics and analytics capabilities of the Centre. The Centre was launched in April 2016 and has the bold ambition to analyse up to two million genomes by 2026. Using genomics data and state-of-the-art methods for genomic analysis, CGR will investigate underlying genetic causes of disease and integrate genomics across the entire drug discovery and development platform. This work is fundamental to driving the discovery of novel precision medicines. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team in CGRs multidisciplinary genomics research environment. You will be responsible for identifying and documenting requirements related to the Centres growing and evolving informatics and data analytics capabilities. You will work alongside bioinformaticians, genome analysts and software scientists to ensure that business objectives are clearly documented, and that project activities are aligned to deliver the expected business value. You will interact with therapeutic area project leads and genome analysts to understand study requirements and contribute to preparing analytic plans and internal and external scientific reports. Entry-level, persons with a strong scientific background in genomics whose intention is to develop a career in business analysis are also encouraged to apply. AstraZeneca is a science-led, global biopharmaceutical company, with a focused portfolio in core therapies. We are committed to improving the health and lives of people across the globe, through our broad research and development platform, and a growing late-stage pipeline. Working in over 100 countries, we have strength in emerging markets, and our medicines are used by millions of patients and clinicians worldwide. Responsibilities: Gather and document requirements for delivery of genome informatics and analytics projects Identify business requirements and objectives and translate these into user stories for new genome analytic and informatic capabilities Contribute to project planning and prioritisation Contribute to analytics planning and documenting the project Supporting the preparation of research findings for internal and external scientific communication Ensuring own work, and work of team, is compliant with internal AstraZeneca standards and external regulations Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required: Essential: Ability to understand complex scientific problems and break them down into manageable work packages Ability to prioritize, problem-solve and perform difficult tasks while under pressure Ability to proficiently communicate with team members and non-experts, both verbally and through documentation Experienced in agile delivery of IT/Informatics projects Experience with JIRA or other project management and requirement tracking system Interest in the potential of genomics to impact drug discovery Excellent interpersonal skills and willingness to work within a team in a quickly evolving environment BSc degree (or equivalent experience) in a scientific field of research, including but not limited to: biosciences, bioinformatics or other field with strong component of DNA or RNA analysis Desirable: Previous experience working with patients data in a regulated, clinical research environment (incl. but not limited to EU privacy regulations, informed consent, Good Clinical Practice) Business Analysis qualification (e.g. IIBA or BCS) Experience developing and deploying data analytics solutions in pharmaceutical environment If you are interested in this position, please apply by submitting your CV
Who We Are We’re Unispace and we believe that everyone should work in an environment that inspires productivity, peak performance and delivers well-being. We see that positive work environments foster open, collaborative and supportive cultures populated by highly independent, motivated people. While our core business is strategizing, designing and building workplaces for some of the biggest brands in the world, we know our people are our #1 asset. We look after our people ensuring we provide rewards and recognition, career development and a focus on well-being. If that sounds like an environment that would bring out the best in you, then keep reading! Role Title Senior Visualisation Specialist Location London Reporting to Design Lead Why you’re here To prepare 3D visualisations, understanding initial design briefs and design concepts. What you’ll deliver 3D visualisations in accordance with the initial design briefs and design concepts How we’ll measure it • Drawings and specifications that are reviewed prior to issue• Production of high quality renderings under tight deadlines• Demonstrated ability to work within time restraints and meet deadlines • Composites are as streamlined as possible• Demonstrable cooperation and engagement towards achieving project outcomes • Effective and regular communication across teams• Adherence to standards and benchmarks• Active engagement with mentor • Active engagement with studio team members to drive learning • Consistent standards applied across all projects• Drawing accuracy and expediency with work reviewed personally before submitting• Actions taken to identify and resolve risks and issues What you’re responsible for • Completing 3D visual design work, including modelling, texturing, lighting and rendering images, to meet project requirements• Experience in utilising Revit models for Architectural visualisation • Experience in VR & real-time technologies with a great willingness to learn• Creating 3D photorealistic renderings of both exterior and interior environments• Following designer preferences with regards to textures, colours, style, décor to meet design concept and intent• Effective managing rendering times• Managing time effectively to deliver on project requirements• Regularly attending design / technical reviews• Supporting client relationship management• Building strong relationships with team members• Actively participating in mentorship programs and learning from team members• Actively participating in internal knowledge sharing initiatives including studio talks and library updates• Contributing to studio culture of design excellence• Proactively identifying and escalating risks to Associate, Design and Principal, Design, where relevant, whilst operating in compliance with ethical practices• Continually enhancing depth and breath of design skills, staying current with external market Qualifications • Certificate or degree in related discipline or equivalent experience Work experience • Willingness to develop existing skills and learn new ones in order to contribute to the team, support our clients and grow within the business• Working with 3D software (interior design industry) to complete 3D modelling and 3D rendering• Attitude, aptitude and application for design• Passion for quality visualization imagery• Learning about codes, standards and how to apply them• 3D software for the interior design market (3DS Max)• CAD software (Revit and Autocad)• Lighting, material and rendering engine plug ins required for photo realistic image making (V-Ray / Carona ) Technical knowledge, skills or other requirements • Learning agility• Problem solving• Initiative• Communicating with impact• Driving for results• Time management• Influencing others• Accuracy & attention to detail• Photoshop• Building relationships What We Will Offer You’ll gain exposure to the design and construction industry in an agile and collaborative global firm. This is a great opportunity to work within a friendly, design-oriented, and creative culture while growing your career. Sound like you? Don’t wait, send us your resume and portfolio !
31 Mar, 2020
Who We Are We’re Unispace and we believe that everyone should work in an environment that inspires productivity, peak performance and delivers well-being. We see that positive work environments foster open, collaborative and supportive cultures populated by highly independent, motivated people. While our core business is strategizing, designing and building workplaces for some of the biggest brands in the world, we know our people are our #1 asset. We look after our people ensuring we provide rewards and recognition, career development and a focus on well-being. If that sounds like an environment that would bring out the best in you, then keep reading! Role Title Senior Visualisation Specialist Location London Reporting to Design Lead Why you’re here To prepare 3D visualisations, understanding initial design briefs and design concepts. What you’ll deliver 3D visualisations in accordance with the initial design briefs and design concepts How we’ll measure it • Drawings and specifications that are reviewed prior to issue• Production of high quality renderings under tight deadlines• Demonstrated ability to work within time restraints and meet deadlines • Composites are as streamlined as possible• Demonstrable cooperation and engagement towards achieving project outcomes • Effective and regular communication across teams• Adherence to standards and benchmarks• Active engagement with mentor • Active engagement with studio team members to drive learning • Consistent standards applied across all projects• Drawing accuracy and expediency with work reviewed personally before submitting• Actions taken to identify and resolve risks and issues What you’re responsible for • Completing 3D visual design work, including modelling, texturing, lighting and rendering images, to meet project requirements• Experience in utilising Revit models for Architectural visualisation • Experience in VR & real-time technologies with a great willingness to learn• Creating 3D photorealistic renderings of both exterior and interior environments• Following designer preferences with regards to textures, colours, style, décor to meet design concept and intent• Effective managing rendering times• Managing time effectively to deliver on project requirements• Regularly attending design / technical reviews• Supporting client relationship management• Building strong relationships with team members• Actively participating in mentorship programs and learning from team members• Actively participating in internal knowledge sharing initiatives including studio talks and library updates• Contributing to studio culture of design excellence• Proactively identifying and escalating risks to Associate, Design and Principal, Design, where relevant, whilst operating in compliance with ethical practices• Continually enhancing depth and breath of design skills, staying current with external market Qualifications • Certificate or degree in related discipline or equivalent experience Work experience • Willingness to develop existing skills and learn new ones in order to contribute to the team, support our clients and grow within the business• Working with 3D software (interior design industry) to complete 3D modelling and 3D rendering• Attitude, aptitude and application for design• Passion for quality visualization imagery• Learning about codes, standards and how to apply them• 3D software for the interior design market (3DS Max)• CAD software (Revit and Autocad)• Lighting, material and rendering engine plug ins required for photo realistic image making (V-Ray / Carona ) Technical knowledge, skills or other requirements • Learning agility• Problem solving• Initiative• Communicating with impact• Driving for results• Time management• Influencing others• Accuracy & attention to detail• Photoshop• Building relationships What We Will Offer You’ll gain exposure to the design and construction industry in an agile and collaborative global firm. This is a great opportunity to work within a friendly, design-oriented, and creative culture while growing your career. Sound like you? Don’t wait, send us your resume and portfolio !
Product Pricing Actuarial Analyst Location: London Salary: £Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Closing Date: Friday 03 April 2020 Department: Actuarial & Pricing Vitality is an award winning, dynamic and vibrant financial services provider, with a ground-breaking vision for the future, where individuals are enabled to succeed and are rewarded and recognised for their contribution to our business. We’re the UK insurer and investment provider that rewards people for positive lifestyle choices. With 1.25m+ UK members and more than 25m globally, we’re out to make the world a healthier, happier place. This applies as much to our people as it does to our members. Our CORE PURPOSE is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. From people to products and processes, we aspire to deliver on our purpose in everything we do. Our VISION is to be the BEST financial services provider in the UK We are looking for talented individuals who are committed to living our values and delivering an award winning service to our customers. Overall Job Purpose The job entails working with the VitalityLife product development and pricing teams to deliver on the product development and pricing strategy. The work will include a wide range of key deliverables for the business, including the product pricing, new product development, profitability and sales monitoring, assumption review and setting, and assessment of distribution deatls. The work will require very strong quantitive and analytical skills using cutting edge actuarial and statistical techniques. Accountabilities Perform profitability analysis by product segmentation. Optimise and run pricing models and perform assessments of existing pricing strategies Support product development initiatives, including market research Prepare reports for the relevant Committees Perform the end to end reprice process for existing business Assess the viability of commercial deals and submit proposals to senior management Effective resolution of systems related issues. Documenting of profit testing processes and results. Assist in the data analysis required for new product developments and re-pricing. The candidate would be supported in, and is expected to be working towards qualifying as an Actuary on the company study scheme. No exemptions to actuarial exams are required. Skills Required Essential A levels or equivalent in a technical / analytical subject Experience of working with Microsoft Excel and Access, as well as statistical modelling tools such as R/SQL. Excellent relationship building and communication skills – both written and verbal. Excellent communication skills, both formal and informal. Ability to grasp concepts of a technical nature quickly. Ability to develop a sound understanding of the underlying business environment. Good time management and ability to prioritise workload effectively. Ability to multi-task, managing several projects concurrently. Flexibility, ability to investigate and reconcile differences in outputs. Positive approach and attitude to problem-solving. Results driven and self motivated. Able to document work well. Professional manner. Organised. Desirable Further Education qualification in a technical / analytical subject Further qualifications in data analysis / software Excellent data analysis skills (advanced excel, access, visual basic etc). Visual basic for Excel at an intermediate level. Experience of Prophet (actuarial modelling software) or similar software package. Experience of working within project teams. Experience of dealing with clients and stakeholders Working for Vitality, you'll experience an exciting mix of creativity and innovation, within a framework of challenging objectives and a passion for delivering the best. We think work should be fun and sociable, and we want our people to get the most out of every day. Our people are chosen for their skills, knowledge, enthusiasm and attitude but above all, their belief that anything can be achieved. As well as a highly competitive pay package, you’ll enjoy: complimentary breakfasts; regular onsite physical and mental wellness workshops; on-site health checks; annual flu jabs and access to our full range of partners and rewards. It’s what we call offering shared value, because a healthy, happy team is good for us, good for our members and good for you.
31 Mar, 2020
Product Pricing Actuarial Analyst Location: London Salary: £Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Closing Date: Friday 03 April 2020 Department: Actuarial & Pricing Vitality is an award winning, dynamic and vibrant financial services provider, with a ground-breaking vision for the future, where individuals are enabled to succeed and are rewarded and recognised for their contribution to our business. We’re the UK insurer and investment provider that rewards people for positive lifestyle choices. With 1.25m+ UK members and more than 25m globally, we’re out to make the world a healthier, happier place. This applies as much to our people as it does to our members. Our CORE PURPOSE is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. From people to products and processes, we aspire to deliver on our purpose in everything we do. Our VISION is to be the BEST financial services provider in the UK We are looking for talented individuals who are committed to living our values and delivering an award winning service to our customers. Overall Job Purpose The job entails working with the VitalityLife product development and pricing teams to deliver on the product development and pricing strategy. The work will include a wide range of key deliverables for the business, including the product pricing, new product development, profitability and sales monitoring, assumption review and setting, and assessment of distribution deatls. The work will require very strong quantitive and analytical skills using cutting edge actuarial and statistical techniques. Accountabilities Perform profitability analysis by product segmentation. Optimise and run pricing models and perform assessments of existing pricing strategies Support product development initiatives, including market research Prepare reports for the relevant Committees Perform the end to end reprice process for existing business Assess the viability of commercial deals and submit proposals to senior management Effective resolution of systems related issues. Documenting of profit testing processes and results. Assist in the data analysis required for new product developments and re-pricing. The candidate would be supported in, and is expected to be working towards qualifying as an Actuary on the company study scheme. No exemptions to actuarial exams are required. Skills Required Essential A levels or equivalent in a technical / analytical subject Experience of working with Microsoft Excel and Access, as well as statistical modelling tools such as R/SQL. Excellent relationship building and communication skills – both written and verbal. Excellent communication skills, both formal and informal. Ability to grasp concepts of a technical nature quickly. Ability to develop a sound understanding of the underlying business environment. Good time management and ability to prioritise workload effectively. Ability to multi-task, managing several projects concurrently. Flexibility, ability to investigate and reconcile differences in outputs. Positive approach and attitude to problem-solving. Results driven and self motivated. Able to document work well. Professional manner. Organised. Desirable Further Education qualification in a technical / analytical subject Further qualifications in data analysis / software Excellent data analysis skills (advanced excel, access, visual basic etc). Visual basic for Excel at an intermediate level. Experience of Prophet (actuarial modelling software) or similar software package. Experience of working within project teams. Experience of dealing with clients and stakeholders Working for Vitality, you'll experience an exciting mix of creativity and innovation, within a framework of challenging objectives and a passion for delivering the best. We think work should be fun and sociable, and we want our people to get the most out of every day. Our people are chosen for their skills, knowledge, enthusiasm and attitude but above all, their belief that anything can be achieved. As well as a highly competitive pay package, you’ll enjoy: complimentary breakfasts; regular onsite physical and mental wellness workshops; on-site health checks; annual flu jabs and access to our full range of partners and rewards. It’s what we call offering shared value, because a healthy, happy team is good for us, good for our members and good for you.
Quantitative Analyst London Who are we? WorldRemit is changing the way people send money internationally. We've taken something complicated and made it as simple as sending a text. And we're growing. Fast. To do this, we need to hire bright people who can work autonomously and make the right decisions. Who we're searching for... We are looking for a capable and ambitious all-rounder to make a real difference in this business-critical team. The role is varied, and you will have exposure across the whole organisation. We want someone who is excited about the opportunity of helping take our business to the next level. This role is for you if you: Highly motivated individual with a corporate background and a Degree/Master/PhD level qualification appreciate the opportunity to work autonomously but as part of a collegiate and supportive team are adaptable and flexible in line with business needs, with a genuine interest in professional growth like influencing business strategy and operations enjoy giving practical and commercially relevant advice that has an impact are happy expressing an opinion whilst advising senior executives relish getting stuck in on the day to day The Business Innovation team is new to WorldRemit but will be integral to the company's future success. Responsibilities Work within the Finance team to develop business strategy/innovation plans for WorldRemit Negotiate with potential/existing partners and pull together project proposals Work with senior leadership to shape the future of the company Supporting product launches, product development and geographic expansion and other strategic projects Being an attentive business partner Contribution to team development, scaling, efficiency and improvement Have you got what it takes? Degree/Masters/PhD in Business or Computer Science with minimum 1 year's corporate experience preferred Experience in financial services and/or data-led businesses is desirable Knowledge of statistical modelling techniques such as regression, prediction and forecasting Experience with multi-variate analysis, and optimisation Excellent Analytical skills Ability to solve complex problems Influencing & Communication skills Ability to produce accurate and high-quality work to agreed deadlines often at short notice. Experience of preparing and delivering documentation detailing outcomes of technical processes to a wide-ranging audience. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and can juggle priorities Excellent written and verbal communication Willingness to learn and share learnings What's in it for you… • Competitive compensation package • Life assurance of 3 times your salary, should the worst happen • Pension scheme offering 8% matched contributions • Private medical and dental care plans • 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 28 after 3 years • Free breakfast and fruit daily, and regular Friday drinks and nibbles • No formal dress code • Working with great people! And finally... Changing the world isn't easy – so we only hire the most talented people. You need to think differently, believe in new solutions to old problems, and have the drive to make them happen. We want to talk to you if you can bring to life our values: ■ Aim high - We dream big, think bold and go the extra mile ■ Embrace challenge - We ask questions, start conversations, and always love to learn ■ Do what's right - We act with integrity, building trust in ourselves and in our business You can learn more about our culture and how we work by watching this video on our Careers page: https://www.worldremit.com/en/careers
31 Mar, 2020
Quantitative Analyst London Who are we? WorldRemit is changing the way people send money internationally. We've taken something complicated and made it as simple as sending a text. And we're growing. Fast. To do this, we need to hire bright people who can work autonomously and make the right decisions. Who we're searching for... We are looking for a capable and ambitious all-rounder to make a real difference in this business-critical team. The role is varied, and you will have exposure across the whole organisation. We want someone who is excited about the opportunity of helping take our business to the next level. This role is for you if you: Highly motivated individual with a corporate background and a Degree/Master/PhD level qualification appreciate the opportunity to work autonomously but as part of a collegiate and supportive team are adaptable and flexible in line with business needs, with a genuine interest in professional growth like influencing business strategy and operations enjoy giving practical and commercially relevant advice that has an impact are happy expressing an opinion whilst advising senior executives relish getting stuck in on the day to day The Business Innovation team is new to WorldRemit but will be integral to the company's future success. Responsibilities Work within the Finance team to develop business strategy/innovation plans for WorldRemit Negotiate with potential/existing partners and pull together project proposals Work with senior leadership to shape the future of the company Supporting product launches, product development and geographic expansion and other strategic projects Being an attentive business partner Contribution to team development, scaling, efficiency and improvement Have you got what it takes? Degree/Masters/PhD in Business or Computer Science with minimum 1 year's corporate experience preferred Experience in financial services and/or data-led businesses is desirable Knowledge of statistical modelling techniques such as regression, prediction and forecasting Experience with multi-variate analysis, and optimisation Excellent Analytical skills Ability to solve complex problems Influencing & Communication skills Ability to produce accurate and high-quality work to agreed deadlines often at short notice. Experience of preparing and delivering documentation detailing outcomes of technical processes to a wide-ranging audience. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and can juggle priorities Excellent written and verbal communication Willingness to learn and share learnings What's in it for you… • Competitive compensation package • Life assurance of 3 times your salary, should the worst happen • Pension scheme offering 8% matched contributions • Private medical and dental care plans • 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 28 after 3 years • Free breakfast and fruit daily, and regular Friday drinks and nibbles • No formal dress code • Working with great people! And finally... Changing the world isn't easy – so we only hire the most talented people. You need to think differently, believe in new solutions to old problems, and have the drive to make them happen. We want to talk to you if you can bring to life our values: ■ Aim high - We dream big, think bold and go the extra mile ■ Embrace challenge - We ask questions, start conversations, and always love to learn ■ Do what's right - We act with integrity, building trust in ourselves and in our business You can learn more about our culture and how we work by watching this video on our Careers page: https://www.worldremit.com/en/careers
Description: Senior Area Regulatory Director, - Middle East and Africa Summary This role is the key account manager for all regulatory affairs matters with the relevant Area Business Team, Market Company Presidents and Market Ccompany (MC) Regulatory Heads and the Global Functions. Major Accountabilities Works with Area Commercial, Market Company Presidents, MC Regulatory Heads and Global Functions to define and deliver the regulatory workplan for the Area, including business growth initiatives, with appropriate resourcing Is the major link into the global regulatory organisations (Therapeutic Area, Chief Medical Office) from their Area to ensure priorities are clear, resourcing is provided, issues are addressed and intelligence/best practice is shared Is the major regulatory interface for their Area with Global Functions to facilitate communications, inform/educate on market needs, and to resolve issues including changes needed in global policies/procedures Reviews,signs off and provides strategic input into complex product strategies for their respective areas,and regional growth initiatives involving regulatory. Supports definition and agreement of the regulatory intelligence, including procedural or dossier content-driven, for their region to optimally support the Regional business objectives. Provides the regulatory input into issue management resolution for their Area Works with Regulatory Process and Partnership Group to ensure that global SOPs take account of MC viewpoint and that MC regulatory groups know the required standards for Good Regulatory Practice. Supports the MCs to achieve the required standard. This role is also responsible for highlighting to Area and Regulatory Leadership any concerns in an MC meeting the required Compliance standards, including where this is due to competency or capacity issues. Supports recruitment, training and development of regulatory in market, where needed. Also, facilitates collaboration between MC regulatory staff (Area meetings) to share best practice, etc. Coaches and leads definition of innovative strategies to partner with the relevant regulatory authorities to optimize the predictability of the regulatory outcome and to provide the regulatory platform for optimising and maintaining market access in the allocated Markets. Partners and collaborates effectively with key internal stakeholders - within global regulatory (TA, CMO), Commercial, Marketing Companies, Area Medical and Commercial, and external customers Regional regulators, Health Authorities, Trade Associations etc. Sets high standards and objectives according to AZ values and procedures. Ensures the global regulatory organization (TA, CMO) provides an excellent service to customers in Marketing Companies and Areas by enabling rapid and effective submissions and approvals; and seeking to enhance relationships and profile with local Regulatory Authorities. Leads regulatory policy, in collaboration with MCRA, for their respective area and leads the management of specified critical agency interactions in the Region (eg, issue resolution or general policy-sharing) ensuring the strategic, longer term, global perspectives are taken into consideration. Ensures best practice is shared within global regulatory (TA, CMO) as a whole. Coaches and mentors MCRA, EMRADs, RPM Market Desk and other global regulatory staff as appropriate. Leader and role model within Global Regulatory Excellence, capable of leading significant projects for the function or cross functional business improvement activities. Serves as representative of the international markets for internal and external issues, initiatives, governance teams and process improvements Creates, develops and optimises relationships with regulatory agencies, trade associations, and internal groups Contributes to the development of global policies and programmes to support and develop the business and ensure effective implementation in own area. External environment Monitors changes in the regulatory environment to support and advise the Regional businesses, global teams, functions and global regulatory (TA, CMO) with respect to AZ strategic positions. Ensures self or others actively represent AZ outside the company (relevant DIA meetings, trade association meetings, etc) to engage and shape policy on key issues in key markets to facilitate efficient and effective drug development in the designated Markets. Minimum Requirements Significant regulatory experience Strong leadership skills Strategic thinking Communication skills Interpersonal/Collaboration skills Team-building skills Courage Creative thinking skills Resource/Budget management Availability during MEA area working hours Educational Requirement Essential :Bachelor Degree Preferred :Degree/ PhD in scientific discipline or equivalent Preferred Background Significant relevant experience of regulatory drug development, manufacture, commercialisation or equivalent. Proven successful leadership and project management experience Successful contribution to a major regulatory approval either at a regional or global level. Broad background of experience of working in several groups in regulatory affairs or experience at a health authority. Good strategic vision and have the ability to command respect at all levels and cultural interfaces. This will be supported by a thorough understanding of the AZ business and commercial processes and regulatory knowledge. Knowledge of regulatory procedures and legislation for drug development, product registration, line extension and licence maintenance Knowledge and significant experience of International market procedures and legislation Knowledge of scientific foundation, sufficient to understand all aspects of regulatory issues in an authoritative way and discuss with technical experts Deep understanding of the International Regulatory Environment, global regulatory science and overall drug/biologic development processes Direct experience of implementing innovative regulatory strategies for high profile, complex or novel development programs Internal and External Contacts/Customers TAs, Operations and Commercial functions Marketing Company Presidents Commercial Area Management Health Authorities Trade Associations
31 Mar, 2020
Description: Senior Area Regulatory Director, - Middle East and Africa Summary This role is the key account manager for all regulatory affairs matters with the relevant Area Business Team, Market Company Presidents and Market Ccompany (MC) Regulatory Heads and the Global Functions. Major Accountabilities Works with Area Commercial, Market Company Presidents, MC Regulatory Heads and Global Functions to define and deliver the regulatory workplan for the Area, including business growth initiatives, with appropriate resourcing Is the major link into the global regulatory organisations (Therapeutic Area, Chief Medical Office) from their Area to ensure priorities are clear, resourcing is provided, issues are addressed and intelligence/best practice is shared Is the major regulatory interface for their Area with Global Functions to facilitate communications, inform/educate on market needs, and to resolve issues including changes needed in global policies/procedures Reviews,signs off and provides strategic input into complex product strategies for their respective areas,and regional growth initiatives involving regulatory. Supports definition and agreement of the regulatory intelligence, including procedural or dossier content-driven, for their region to optimally support the Regional business objectives. Provides the regulatory input into issue management resolution for their Area Works with Regulatory Process and Partnership Group to ensure that global SOPs take account of MC viewpoint and that MC regulatory groups know the required standards for Good Regulatory Practice. Supports the MCs to achieve the required standard. This role is also responsible for highlighting to Area and Regulatory Leadership any concerns in an MC meeting the required Compliance standards, including where this is due to competency or capacity issues. Supports recruitment, training and development of regulatory in market, where needed. Also, facilitates collaboration between MC regulatory staff (Area meetings) to share best practice, etc. Coaches and leads definition of innovative strategies to partner with the relevant regulatory authorities to optimize the predictability of the regulatory outcome and to provide the regulatory platform for optimising and maintaining market access in the allocated Markets. Partners and collaborates effectively with key internal stakeholders - within global regulatory (TA, CMO), Commercial, Marketing Companies, Area Medical and Commercial, and external customers Regional regulators, Health Authorities, Trade Associations etc. Sets high standards and objectives according to AZ values and procedures. Ensures the global regulatory organization (TA, CMO) provides an excellent service to customers in Marketing Companies and Areas by enabling rapid and effective submissions and approvals; and seeking to enhance relationships and profile with local Regulatory Authorities. Leads regulatory policy, in collaboration with MCRA, for their respective area and leads the management of specified critical agency interactions in the Region (eg, issue resolution or general policy-sharing) ensuring the strategic, longer term, global perspectives are taken into consideration. Ensures best practice is shared within global regulatory (TA, CMO) as a whole. Coaches and mentors MCRA, EMRADs, RPM Market Desk and other global regulatory staff as appropriate. Leader and role model within Global Regulatory Excellence, capable of leading significant projects for the function or cross functional business improvement activities. Serves as representative of the international markets for internal and external issues, initiatives, governance teams and process improvements Creates, develops and optimises relationships with regulatory agencies, trade associations, and internal groups Contributes to the development of global policies and programmes to support and develop the business and ensure effective implementation in own area. External environment Monitors changes in the regulatory environment to support and advise the Regional businesses, global teams, functions and global regulatory (TA, CMO) with respect to AZ strategic positions. Ensures self or others actively represent AZ outside the company (relevant DIA meetings, trade association meetings, etc) to engage and shape policy on key issues in key markets to facilitate efficient and effective drug development in the designated Markets. Minimum Requirements Significant regulatory experience Strong leadership skills Strategic thinking Communication skills Interpersonal/Collaboration skills Team-building skills Courage Creative thinking skills Resource/Budget management Availability during MEA area working hours Educational Requirement Essential :Bachelor Degree Preferred :Degree/ PhD in scientific discipline or equivalent Preferred Background Significant relevant experience of regulatory drug development, manufacture, commercialisation or equivalent. Proven successful leadership and project management experience Successful contribution to a major regulatory approval either at a regional or global level. Broad background of experience of working in several groups in regulatory affairs or experience at a health authority. Good strategic vision and have the ability to command respect at all levels and cultural interfaces. This will be supported by a thorough understanding of the AZ business and commercial processes and regulatory knowledge. Knowledge of regulatory procedures and legislation for drug development, product registration, line extension and licence maintenance Knowledge and significant experience of International market procedures and legislation Knowledge of scientific foundation, sufficient to understand all aspects of regulatory issues in an authoritative way and discuss with technical experts Deep understanding of the International Regulatory Environment, global regulatory science and overall drug/biologic development processes Direct experience of implementing innovative regulatory strategies for high profile, complex or novel development programs Internal and External Contacts/Customers TAs, Operations and Commercial functions Marketing Company Presidents Commercial Area Management Health Authorities Trade Associations
Financial Services Lead Generator Crewe Full Time £18k - £20k basic + commission (£26k OTE) Job Description Would you like to be a part of helping 10,000’s of people improve their wellbeing? This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Sales Team as one of our Financial Services Lead Generators and play a key role in our Mission to be Famous for improving the Financial Wellbeing of our customers. Working alongside a team of Sales Specialists, you will gather initial information about our customers in order to find the right products for them. At Crystal, we are striving to create the worlds most engaged culture and become a destination employer! As one of our Financial Services Lead Generators you would benefit from and be part of making this happen. Our people are at the heart of our organisation and we are passionate about ensuring they receive: Coaching and development – we give a monkeys about getting it right! The right tools and training to do a great job A fun working environment with great people Clarity on how they play a part in achieving our Mission and ability to influence how we do it Opportunities for progression – 70% of our managers have been promoted from within! Lots of rewards and recognition including days out, summer social and team events As a Financial Services Lead Generator, you will understand the customers current plans and transferring them to the relevant specialist that can enhance their financial wellbeing. This is a sales role and therefore the right candidate will need to be tenacious, persuasive and enjoy working towards targets. In return the rewards include team days out, incentives and a great commission scheme. If you enjoy working in a competitive environment with opportunities for growth and development, then you should apply. Responsibilities Contacting prospective customers that are previous Crystal Group customers for other products or services Generating your own leads through a pipeline of warm prospects Using your excellent communication and questioning skills to qualify and hotkey compliantly Building fantastic product knowledge Ensure all daily and monthly targets are met Adhere to all regulatory requirements and provide the right product for the right customer Experience and Skills At least 2 years in a sales role (preferred) Passion for sales and beating targets Tenacious character that isn’t afraid of a challenge Strong interpersonal skills Able to demonstrate empathy and use this appropriately on a sale Previous experience of working in a regulated environment This is a great opportunity to join an exciting and growing company. Benefits include a competitive salary, training, healthcare scheme, career progression and employee recognition for outstanding performance, onsite parking (subject to availability) and pleasant office environment and facilities. Apply now!
31 Mar, 2020
Financial Services Lead Generator Crewe Full Time £18k - £20k basic + commission (£26k OTE) Job Description Would you like to be a part of helping 10,000’s of people improve their wellbeing? This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Sales Team as one of our Financial Services Lead Generators and play a key role in our Mission to be Famous for improving the Financial Wellbeing of our customers. Working alongside a team of Sales Specialists, you will gather initial information about our customers in order to find the right products for them. At Crystal, we are striving to create the worlds most engaged culture and become a destination employer! As one of our Financial Services Lead Generators you would benefit from and be part of making this happen. Our people are at the heart of our organisation and we are passionate about ensuring they receive: Coaching and development – we give a monkeys about getting it right! The right tools and training to do a great job A fun working environment with great people Clarity on how they play a part in achieving our Mission and ability to influence how we do it Opportunities for progression – 70% of our managers have been promoted from within! Lots of rewards and recognition including days out, summer social and team events As a Financial Services Lead Generator, you will understand the customers current plans and transferring them to the relevant specialist that can enhance their financial wellbeing. This is a sales role and therefore the right candidate will need to be tenacious, persuasive and enjoy working towards targets. In return the rewards include team days out, incentives and a great commission scheme. If you enjoy working in a competitive environment with opportunities for growth and development, then you should apply. Responsibilities Contacting prospective customers that are previous Crystal Group customers for other products or services Generating your own leads through a pipeline of warm prospects Using your excellent communication and questioning skills to qualify and hotkey compliantly Building fantastic product knowledge Ensure all daily and monthly targets are met Adhere to all regulatory requirements and provide the right product for the right customer Experience and Skills At least 2 years in a sales role (preferred) Passion for sales and beating targets Tenacious character that isn’t afraid of a challenge Strong interpersonal skills Able to demonstrate empathy and use this appropriately on a sale Previous experience of working in a regulated environment This is a great opportunity to join an exciting and growing company. Benefits include a competitive salary, training, healthcare scheme, career progression and employee recognition for outstanding performance, onsite parking (subject to availability) and pleasant office environment and facilities. Apply now!
Job DescriptionAstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. Our growth platforms are doing deeply well, and the impact of our older products decline is reducing. We have a strong pipeline of potential new medicines, so we can be confident in our ability to sustain growth for years to come and make an even bigger difference to patients around the world. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a workplace culture that encourages innovation and teamwork. Our vision of an outstanding place to work is one in which all our employees are engaged and encouraged by a clear shared purpose and a compelling strategy; where they are encouraged to perform and develop to their full potential; and where they are supported by the right organisation design, culture, technology and processes. Role As a Data & Analytics engineer you will support solution development, provide technical leadership, and take responsibility for delivery. You are a data professional with a broad range of experience of across data & analytics, with significant depth in at least one technical area. You will work almost exclusively with AWS services. The team delivers cloud solutions, such as the development of auto-scaling data integration and an analytic platform. Similarly, we have built an automated cloud ETL test harness which integrates with our evolving CI/CD processes. We have an exciting pipeline of work, so you might be developing a data hub processing terabytes of clinical trial data, the world's largest genomics platform, a federated reporting capability, a new tax analytics platform, or improvements to any of our existing analytics solutions. You will join a team of engineers who work closely with IT colleagues in UK, US, Sweden, India and Mexico. We have business partners and team members spread globally, so you would need a reciprocal delivery approach to be successful. We prefer to use Agile, but choose the appropriate approach for the project. You will be a leader throughout our software development lifecycle, from the initial development of a technical design based on agreed architecture, right through to service. Do you have a real passion for delivering well engineered data and analytics solutions? If you would like to discuss flexible working or part-time working, we would be happy to hear from you. Key responsibilities Define effective ways of end-to-end delivery of our data and analytics platform, drive visualisation strategy to enable specific insights for better business decisions. Direct a team of data and reporting engineers focused on developing groundbreaking visualisation and computational capabilities for our big data platform. Be hands on within the scrum team on a day-to-day basis, continually inspecting and crafting the backlog in response to the changing business requirements or technical discoveries/POCs. Challenge the norm, and push the team to forget the easy route and go after the impossible. Lead technology processes from concept development to completion of project work you're doing. Desirable technical skills & experience Experience of working with a range of data & analytics architectures: distributed computing (Hadoop/Spark), NoSQL, virtualization, data streaming, container technology (Docker), traditional warehousing etc. In-depth knowledge and experience of the Big Data ecosystem. This might include: HDFS, Hadoop, Parquet, Spark, Spark streaming, HBase, HIVE, PIG, Presto, Sqoop, Mesos etc. Experience with and knowledge in AWS Cloud services. We currently use EMR, SQS, Kinesis, Lambda, DynamoDB, IAM, Cognito, Cloud formation, Aurora, Redshift, Glue etc. Experience in one or multiple programming languages (we currently use Python, Java, R, JavaScript and SQL), Experience of building scalable high availability analytics solutions, Experience in DevOps, using continuous integration and continuous development (we use Jenkins, Nexus, Git), Experience of data analysis - profiling, investigating, interpreting and documenting data structures, Familiarity with data modelling techniques and hands on modelling experience (our relational databases are third normal form and star schema), Agile practices, especially being a SCRUM Master #Data/AI
31 Mar, 2020
Job DescriptionAstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. Our growth platforms are doing deeply well, and the impact of our older products decline is reducing. We have a strong pipeline of potential new medicines, so we can be confident in our ability to sustain growth for years to come and make an even bigger difference to patients around the world. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a workplace culture that encourages innovation and teamwork. Our vision of an outstanding place to work is one in which all our employees are engaged and encouraged by a clear shared purpose and a compelling strategy; where they are encouraged to perform and develop to their full potential; and where they are supported by the right organisation design, culture, technology and processes. Role As a Data & Analytics engineer you will support solution development, provide technical leadership, and take responsibility for delivery. You are a data professional with a broad range of experience of across data & analytics, with significant depth in at least one technical area. You will work almost exclusively with AWS services. The team delivers cloud solutions, such as the development of auto-scaling data integration and an analytic platform. Similarly, we have built an automated cloud ETL test harness which integrates with our evolving CI/CD processes. We have an exciting pipeline of work, so you might be developing a data hub processing terabytes of clinical trial data, the world's largest genomics platform, a federated reporting capability, a new tax analytics platform, or improvements to any of our existing analytics solutions. You will join a team of engineers who work closely with IT colleagues in UK, US, Sweden, India and Mexico. We have business partners and team members spread globally, so you would need a reciprocal delivery approach to be successful. We prefer to use Agile, but choose the appropriate approach for the project. You will be a leader throughout our software development lifecycle, from the initial development of a technical design based on agreed architecture, right through to service. Do you have a real passion for delivering well engineered data and analytics solutions? If you would like to discuss flexible working or part-time working, we would be happy to hear from you. Key responsibilities Define effective ways of end-to-end delivery of our data and analytics platform, drive visualisation strategy to enable specific insights for better business decisions. Direct a team of data and reporting engineers focused on developing groundbreaking visualisation and computational capabilities for our big data platform. Be hands on within the scrum team on a day-to-day basis, continually inspecting and crafting the backlog in response to the changing business requirements or technical discoveries/POCs. Challenge the norm, and push the team to forget the easy route and go after the impossible. Lead technology processes from concept development to completion of project work you're doing. Desirable technical skills & experience Experience of working with a range of data & analytics architectures: distributed computing (Hadoop/Spark), NoSQL, virtualization, data streaming, container technology (Docker), traditional warehousing etc. In-depth knowledge and experience of the Big Data ecosystem. This might include: HDFS, Hadoop, Parquet, Spark, Spark streaming, HBase, HIVE, PIG, Presto, Sqoop, Mesos etc. Experience with and knowledge in AWS Cloud services. We currently use EMR, SQS, Kinesis, Lambda, DynamoDB, IAM, Cognito, Cloud formation, Aurora, Redshift, Glue etc. Experience in one or multiple programming languages (we currently use Python, Java, R, JavaScript and SQL), Experience of building scalable high availability analytics solutions, Experience in DevOps, using continuous integration and continuous development (we use Jenkins, Nexus, Git), Experience of data analysis - profiling, investigating, interpreting and documenting data structures, Familiarity with data modelling techniques and hands on modelling experience (our relational databases are third normal form and star schema), Agile practices, especially being a SCRUM Master #Data/AI
Role Purpose AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity. Global Financial Services (GFS) was formed in Q3 2018 through the merger of Global Finance Operations, Integrated Finance Solutions and Cash Generation. GFS is at the heart of the Finance function - accountable to the AstraZeneca (AZ) Group for the design and delivery of high quality, simple to operate transactional finance processes that enable our customers to focus on AZs strategic priorities. The creation of the Global Financial Services (GFS) centers in Warsaw (Poland), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and San José (Costa Rica) will transform the AZ Middle Office to a central function, supporting the business regions through simplification, standardization across the globe, and a structure that is scalable to support the bold ambition of becoming a $50bn company by 2025. We have exciting opportunities to join our GFS Center in San José, which will establish best practices and be responsible for providing support to embedded finance. Role Profile As a FP&A Business Analyst you will be working in a team of analysts to operate monthly financial analysis and reporting, perform and report the planning cycles, and develop and improve those same processes over time. You will be required to coordinate and analyze data from a variety of sources, and must acquire business acumen to generate deep analysis and provide information to support business decisions. Your core deliverables will include: Provide robust, quality month end financial information to business teams; gather information, provide challenge and deliver forecast, to ensure these are based on market assumptions across the business areas; deliver adequate financial input & analysis to support individuals and teams to make effective business decisions. Key Responsibilities • Execute month-end financial reporting and analysis activities and related deliverables in a timely an accurate manner, including initial commentary and business insight. • Validate P&L figures prior to sign off in close coordination with the Controlling team. • Support the planning cycle processes (budgeting/forecasting) as required, according to internal guidelines and reported timely and accurately. • Analyze complex financial information for trends, issues and opportunities and create action-oriented reporting to assist the Commercial Team understanding business results and trends. • Analyze current, past and future trends and scenarios for some or all P&L sections: revenue (sales trends, COGS, PVV & margin/profitability analysis, gross to net) and expenses (cost centers, brand allocation, variance analysis). • Actively participate in initiatives for process improvement and standardization across the different business areas. • Build effective relationships with business partners (Back Office, Embedded Finance, LatAm Area Finance and IFS team) and deliver excellent customer service. • Ad hoc projects may be assigned as needed. Essential Criteria • A recognized qualification in finance (Bachelor), business administration, accounting, economics or any related career. • 4+ years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). • Use of general Microsoft Office and financial systems for planning and reporting. • Ability to work well in and across diverse global teams. • English language proficiency, both verbal and written, with the confidence to express clear opinions and ability to explain financial issues to non-financial management. • Knowledge of accounting fundamentals (eg. GAAP, P&L, BS, CAPEX, accruals, cost centers). • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, ability to work with large databases). Desirable Criteria • Qualified finance professional: Bachelor, Liccentiate (Licenciatura) or Master Degree. Degree level will be taking into consideration for job offer. • Experience in the pharmaceutical or retail industry considered a plus. • Proficiency in the usage of SAP, Smart View/Hyperion Financial Management. • Cross boundary experience including building relationships remotely and cross-culturally. Competences and Others • Strong analytical capabilities • Highest standards of accuracy and precision for reporting and analysis • Attention to detail • Highly organized • Self-driven • Ability to challenge information constructively • Capacity to work under pressure • Customer focus and results oriented • Ability to think creatively • Team work and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams • Schedule flexibility Other Role Requirements • Schedule flexibility to work on holidays and/or weekends when necessary. • Schedule flexibility to work on the days off given by the wellness Policy when necessary (Política de Bienestar). • Flexibility to travel and work in another AZ facilities outside the country when necessary. According to the company policies, the candidate must prove that there are no situations that generate a conflict of interest (COI) for the company. The non-existence of COI is considered as an objective requirement of the position. To know beforehand the weightings of COI contained in the policies of the company, consult the Human Resources Department. AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised. Internal and External Contacts/Customers • The GFS function will interface with the Back-Office areas, Embedded Finance (CFOs and country business partners), LatAm Area Finance, other GFS teams and 3rd party specialist functions.
31 Mar, 2020
Role Purpose AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives and are made to feel valued, energized and rewarded for their ideas and creativity. Global Financial Services (GFS) was formed in Q3 2018 through the merger of Global Finance Operations, Integrated Finance Solutions and Cash Generation. GFS is at the heart of the Finance function - accountable to the AstraZeneca (AZ) Group for the design and delivery of high quality, simple to operate transactional finance processes that enable our customers to focus on AZs strategic priorities. The creation of the Global Financial Services (GFS) centers in Warsaw (Poland), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and San José (Costa Rica) will transform the AZ Middle Office to a central function, supporting the business regions through simplification, standardization across the globe, and a structure that is scalable to support the bold ambition of becoming a $50bn company by 2025. We have exciting opportunities to join our GFS Center in San José, which will establish best practices and be responsible for providing support to embedded finance. Role Profile As a FP&A Business Analyst you will be working in a team of analysts to operate monthly financial analysis and reporting, perform and report the planning cycles, and develop and improve those same processes over time. You will be required to coordinate and analyze data from a variety of sources, and must acquire business acumen to generate deep analysis and provide information to support business decisions. Your core deliverables will include: Provide robust, quality month end financial information to business teams; gather information, provide challenge and deliver forecast, to ensure these are based on market assumptions across the business areas; deliver adequate financial input & analysis to support individuals and teams to make effective business decisions. Key Responsibilities • Execute month-end financial reporting and analysis activities and related deliverables in a timely an accurate manner, including initial commentary and business insight. • Validate P&L figures prior to sign off in close coordination with the Controlling team. • Support the planning cycle processes (budgeting/forecasting) as required, according to internal guidelines and reported timely and accurately. • Analyze complex financial information for trends, issues and opportunities and create action-oriented reporting to assist the Commercial Team understanding business results and trends. • Analyze current, past and future trends and scenarios for some or all P&L sections: revenue (sales trends, COGS, PVV & margin/profitability analysis, gross to net) and expenses (cost centers, brand allocation, variance analysis). • Actively participate in initiatives for process improvement and standardization across the different business areas. • Build effective relationships with business partners (Back Office, Embedded Finance, LatAm Area Finance and IFS team) and deliver excellent customer service. • Ad hoc projects may be assigned as needed. Essential Criteria • A recognized qualification in finance (Bachelor), business administration, accounting, economics or any related career. • 4+ years of relevant experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). • Use of general Microsoft Office and financial systems for planning and reporting. • Ability to work well in and across diverse global teams. • English language proficiency, both verbal and written, with the confidence to express clear opinions and ability to explain financial issues to non-financial management. • Knowledge of accounting fundamentals (eg. GAAP, P&L, BS, CAPEX, accruals, cost centers). • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, complex formulas, ability to work with large databases). Desirable Criteria • Qualified finance professional: Bachelor, Liccentiate (Licenciatura) or Master Degree. Degree level will be taking into consideration for job offer. • Experience in the pharmaceutical or retail industry considered a plus. • Proficiency in the usage of SAP, Smart View/Hyperion Financial Management. • Cross boundary experience including building relationships remotely and cross-culturally. Competences and Others • Strong analytical capabilities • Highest standards of accuracy and precision for reporting and analysis • Attention to detail • Highly organized • Self-driven • Ability to challenge information constructively • Capacity to work under pressure • Customer focus and results oriented • Ability to think creatively • Team work and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams • Schedule flexibility Other Role Requirements • Schedule flexibility to work on holidays and/or weekends when necessary. • Schedule flexibility to work on the days off given by the wellness Policy when necessary (Política de Bienestar). • Flexibility to travel and work in another AZ facilities outside the country when necessary. According to the company policies, the candidate must prove that there are no situations that generate a conflict of interest (COI) for the company. The non-existence of COI is considered as an objective requirement of the position. To know beforehand the weightings of COI contained in the policies of the company, consult the Human Resources Department. AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised. Internal and External Contacts/Customers • The GFS function will interface with the Back-Office areas, Embedded Finance (CFOs and country business partners), LatAm Area Finance, other GFS teams and 3rd party specialist functions.
Overview SENIOR DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGER TEAM: ACCOUNT TEAM (LEEDS) AND CREATIVE TEAM (BASED IN LONDON) LONDON: BASED IN LEEDS, REGULAR TRAVEL TO LONDON REQUIRED CLIENT: ADIDAS REPORTING TO: BUSINESS DIRECTOR (LEEDS) HEAD OF DELIVERY (LONDON) A BIT ABOUT US The Marketing Store is a consumer engagement agency that believes in the power of experience to build brands. Experience is any valuable interaction between a brand and consumer, and it’s the currency of 21st century marketing; consumers are placing greater value on it, technology provides brands with greater opportunity to deliver, and it’s the key to unlocking huge growth. Our core skill is therefore transforming brands, products and services into experiences. To leave lasting impressions and influence future purchasing decisions. We do this through our expertise in the sharing of experience and the science of experience. Yet none of this can be achieved without our investment in people and culture. We’re committed to breaking down silos to create more efficient and better-connected working processes. That’s why we are a people-first agency, built to serve consumer-first brands. WHAT ARE OUR PEOPLE LIKE? Our agency is home to creative problem solvers. Those who overcome any obstacle to successfully put consumer-first ideas, products and technologies into market. People who wear their talent lightly. Willing to be part of a close community that pushes them to be better. Because our goal is to bring people and brands closer together. Closer insights, closer connections and closer collaboration breed better, more effective work. It’s this dedication to getting closer that drives us to go further. WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE As a business we ambassador an agile mindset and are obsessed with continuous improvement and learning opportunities, as such we are looking for a Senior Digital Project Manager to join a team that has recently restructured. We are looking at you to work with an existing agency of people from the top down, that are passionate about this change and delivering value to our clients. This role is about setting up the teams for success and establishing your mark within the agency. Finally, we guarantee that you will leave changed. Because we help our people achieve their goals. So come here to experience. To experiment. To make mistakes. To challenge your own limits. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE AGENCY You are a digital native, and an experienced creatively-minded professional; with agency background in sports and/or premium fashion brands. You have previously worked on creative innovative products and experiential campaigns using the latest technologies. You are passionate about creativity and its ability to unlock growth for brands. You have an agile mindset and experience partnering with multiple stakeholders across the agency. This role will look to you to own the successful delivery of Adidas projects. Digging deeper on the details General Competencies: Thrives on taking ownership of your project team and delivering market leading campaign experiences from positioning to concept to design to implementation to evaluation, on time and within budget. Confident communicator both written and verbal. Calm and level-headed, leading all project meetings, both internal or external. Project owner, ability to work in partnership with all cross-functional teams to deliver value to the client, on time, to scope, to quality and within budget. Owner and advocate of our internal approvals process at all stages of the project, ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Supports with the strategy to drive development of the creative campaign. Makes informed decisions based on analysis of the situation and different perspectives from either the client or partner agencies. Works closely with our third-party partners. Builds strong relationships with all internal stakeholders, in particular; regular liaison with Resource Management team to manage and prevent over-servicing. Appreciation of great creative work and the ability to judge accordingly. Excellent presentation skills. Relationships and Impact Demonstrate a solid understanding of the our client’s brand to in order to positively impact their business. Display a deep interest in customer experience and a willingness to deliver an outstanding customer first campaign. Be able to work with clients and within cross agency teams to drive the development of campaigns. Excellent experience in managing client relationships. Trusted by the client to consistently deliver and perceived by the client and agency staff as a safe pair of hands. Manage client's expectations around all areas of projects: timings, budgets, resources, change requests. Build strong relationships with all associated suppliers and departments, addressing any financial or quality issues professionally. Account Management Willing to take ownership of project and go the extra mile to ensure the best outcome for the client and agency. Strong attention to detail. Must be proactive and demonstrate problem solving ability. Identify and leverages all additional revenue opportunities within existing projects.. Project Management Define the scope of work (SOW) and support the team to set up initial budgets by partnering with agency teams and third parties. Thereafter, have continuous oversight of financial management and reconciliations run by the team. Attending all pre-production meetings, organising/running team stand-ups, managing schedules and meetings in line with daily project needs. Maintains projects status update on a weekly basis. Manage budgets: tracking hours spent vs estimated hours and understanding the rationale for over-spend. Work with project team to ensure the consistent recording of project documentation for all work. Responsible for all internal, client and third-party supplier wash-ups, ensuring all learnings are cascaded to the relevant teams and merchandising manager. Ability to identity and deal with all risks and issues within your projects. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE Digital native with integrated marketing campaign, experiential, digital product development and product innovation experience. Solid project management experience gained within an agency environment. Previous sports or luxury goods experience is a must. Has extensive experience working with creative/conceptual teams, visual designers, product engineers, user experience specialists and data analysts/scientists etc. Knowledge across most areas of digital and creative process. Behaviours Someone who is curious, flexible and agile. A team player who is happy to supports the wider team. A continuous-learning mindset, always looking for ways to develop and refine existing structures in place. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. THOSE EXTRA PERKS! ‘Your Hours’ – flexible working for all around a core hours structure 22 days’ holiday standard (increases year on year after 2 years’ service) An additional three days for the Christmas period Your birthday off and £50 cash on us! Company pension matched up to 3% contribution Private Health Cover with AXA PPP Dental cover with Denplan Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Childcare Vouchers ‘Bike to Work’ scheme Life Assurance at four times your annual salary Employee Assistance Programme Referral bonus for new hires Long Service Bonus at 5, 10, 15 years Socials and sports teams Beer-fridge Fridays and regular socials We are The Marketing Store and we would love to meet you!
31 Mar, 2020
Overview SENIOR DIGITAL PROJECT MANAGER TEAM: ACCOUNT TEAM (LEEDS) AND CREATIVE TEAM (BASED IN LONDON) LONDON: BASED IN LEEDS, REGULAR TRAVEL TO LONDON REQUIRED CLIENT: ADIDAS REPORTING TO: BUSINESS DIRECTOR (LEEDS) HEAD OF DELIVERY (LONDON) A BIT ABOUT US The Marketing Store is a consumer engagement agency that believes in the power of experience to build brands. Experience is any valuable interaction between a brand and consumer, and it’s the currency of 21st century marketing; consumers are placing greater value on it, technology provides brands with greater opportunity to deliver, and it’s the key to unlocking huge growth. Our core skill is therefore transforming brands, products and services into experiences. To leave lasting impressions and influence future purchasing decisions. We do this through our expertise in the sharing of experience and the science of experience. Yet none of this can be achieved without our investment in people and culture. We’re committed to breaking down silos to create more efficient and better-connected working processes. That’s why we are a people-first agency, built to serve consumer-first brands. WHAT ARE OUR PEOPLE LIKE? Our agency is home to creative problem solvers. Those who overcome any obstacle to successfully put consumer-first ideas, products and technologies into market. People who wear their talent lightly. Willing to be part of a close community that pushes them to be better. Because our goal is to bring people and brands closer together. Closer insights, closer connections and closer collaboration breed better, more effective work. It’s this dedication to getting closer that drives us to go further. WHY WE THINK YOU WILL LOVE THIS ROLE As a business we ambassador an agile mindset and are obsessed with continuous improvement and learning opportunities, as such we are looking for a Senior Digital Project Manager to join a team that has recently restructured. We are looking at you to work with an existing agency of people from the top down, that are passionate about this change and delivering value to our clients. This role is about setting up the teams for success and establishing your mark within the agency. Finally, we guarantee that you will leave changed. Because we help our people achieve their goals. So come here to experience. To experiment. To make mistakes. To challenge your own limits. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE AGENCY You are a digital native, and an experienced creatively-minded professional; with agency background in sports and/or premium fashion brands. You have previously worked on creative innovative products and experiential campaigns using the latest technologies. You are passionate about creativity and its ability to unlock growth for brands. You have an agile mindset and experience partnering with multiple stakeholders across the agency. This role will look to you to own the successful delivery of Adidas projects. Digging deeper on the details General Competencies: Thrives on taking ownership of your project team and delivering market leading campaign experiences from positioning to concept to design to implementation to evaluation, on time and within budget. Confident communicator both written and verbal. Calm and level-headed, leading all project meetings, both internal or external. Project owner, ability to work in partnership with all cross-functional teams to deliver value to the client, on time, to scope, to quality and within budget. Owner and advocate of our internal approvals process at all stages of the project, ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Supports with the strategy to drive development of the creative campaign. Makes informed decisions based on analysis of the situation and different perspectives from either the client or partner agencies. Works closely with our third-party partners. Builds strong relationships with all internal stakeholders, in particular; regular liaison with Resource Management team to manage and prevent over-servicing. Appreciation of great creative work and the ability to judge accordingly. Excellent presentation skills. Relationships and Impact Demonstrate a solid understanding of the our client’s brand to in order to positively impact their business. Display a deep interest in customer experience and a willingness to deliver an outstanding customer first campaign. Be able to work with clients and within cross agency teams to drive the development of campaigns. Excellent experience in managing client relationships. Trusted by the client to consistently deliver and perceived by the client and agency staff as a safe pair of hands. Manage client's expectations around all areas of projects: timings, budgets, resources, change requests. Build strong relationships with all associated suppliers and departments, addressing any financial or quality issues professionally. Account Management Willing to take ownership of project and go the extra mile to ensure the best outcome for the client and agency. Strong attention to detail. Must be proactive and demonstrate problem solving ability. Identify and leverages all additional revenue opportunities within existing projects.. Project Management Define the scope of work (SOW) and support the team to set up initial budgets by partnering with agency teams and third parties. Thereafter, have continuous oversight of financial management and reconciliations run by the team. Attending all pre-production meetings, organising/running team stand-ups, managing schedules and meetings in line with daily project needs. Maintains projects status update on a weekly basis. Manage budgets: tracking hours spent vs estimated hours and understanding the rationale for over-spend. Work with project team to ensure the consistent recording of project documentation for all work. Responsible for all internal, client and third-party supplier wash-ups, ensuring all learnings are cascaded to the relevant teams and merchandising manager. Ability to identity and deal with all risks and issues within your projects. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE Digital native with integrated marketing campaign, experiential, digital product development and product innovation experience. Solid project management experience gained within an agency environment. Previous sports or luxury goods experience is a must. Has extensive experience working with creative/conceptual teams, visual designers, product engineers, user experience specialists and data analysts/scientists etc. Knowledge across most areas of digital and creative process. Behaviours Someone who is curious, flexible and agile. A team player who is happy to supports the wider team. A continuous-learning mindset, always looking for ways to develop and refine existing structures in place. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. THOSE EXTRA PERKS! ‘Your Hours’ – flexible working for all around a core hours structure 22 days’ holiday standard (increases year on year after 2 years’ service) An additional three days for the Christmas period Your birthday off and £50 cash on us! Company pension matched up to 3% contribution Private Health Cover with AXA PPP Dental cover with Denplan Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus Childcare Vouchers ‘Bike to Work’ scheme Life Assurance at four times your annual salary Employee Assistance Programme Referral bonus for new hires Long Service Bonus at 5, 10, 15 years Socials and sports teams Beer-fridge Fridays and regular socials We are The Marketing Store and we would love to meet you!
Globalization Partners' mission is to eliminate the barriers to global business and make it easy for companies to hire in more than 170 countries within days. Our renowned culture has been named one of the Top 150 Company Cultures in America, and our goal is to add the best talent to our award-winning team! About the position: As a Human Resources Specialist in a fast-growing company, you will have responsibility for supporting professionals we engage on behalf of our clients throughout the region, and assisting in the management of the back-end HR, accounting, and legal service providers that support the infrastructure of our international entities. We're looking for someone with experience throughout the UK. What you'll do: Support the on-boarding of new hires, including payroll setup and benefit enrollments as required Provide senior level support to our clients by negotiating employment contracts and on-boarding employees in various countries Managing local payroll providers, benefits brokers, HR advisors and other partners Responding to client queries and advising on benefits, international payroll, expense reporting, and other HR matters that invariably arise for clients hiring internationally Supporting with terminations and visa applications, to the extent needed Serve as our regional expert for all human resources functions Advise clients on market norm benefits Manage client relationships in conjunction with members of the client services team Handle ongoing matters with existing clients by pulling in appropriate members of the team to resolve client queries Negotiating with potential new clients and existing clients expanding Work with the client and operations teams to identify and manage service improvement activities Creative thinking, and the ability to negotiate win-win-win solutions for our clients, our team members who work for our clients, and our company What we're looking for: BS/BA Degree or higher in Human Resources, International Business, Accounting, Law, or other depending on experience 4-6 years of previous Human Resources experience Excellent written and spoken language skills Additional language skills would be helpful but not required Experience interacting with people internationally Willingness to work flexible hours across time zones, as required for international business Technical fluency Excellent communication skills Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and SharePoint Experience liaising with and coordinating multiple team members to drive toward a goal Account management experience and Customer Service oriented, highly professional and a great attitude Payroll experience a plus Ability to pay meticulous attention to detail, yet also see "the big picture" Experience working with a fast-growing, entrepreneurial company Creative thinking to solve problems Highly reliable and organized
31 Mar, 2020
Globalization Partners' mission is to eliminate the barriers to global business and make it easy for companies to hire in more than 170 countries within days. Our renowned culture has been named one of the Top 150 Company Cultures in America, and our goal is to add the best talent to our award-winning team! About the position: As a Human Resources Specialist in a fast-growing company, you will have responsibility for supporting professionals we engage on behalf of our clients throughout the region, and assisting in the management of the back-end HR, accounting, and legal service providers that support the infrastructure of our international entities. We're looking for someone with experience throughout the UK. What you'll do: Support the on-boarding of new hires, including payroll setup and benefit enrollments as required Provide senior level support to our clients by negotiating employment contracts and on-boarding employees in various countries Managing local payroll providers, benefits brokers, HR advisors and other partners Responding to client queries and advising on benefits, international payroll, expense reporting, and other HR matters that invariably arise for clients hiring internationally Supporting with terminations and visa applications, to the extent needed Serve as our regional expert for all human resources functions Advise clients on market norm benefits Manage client relationships in conjunction with members of the client services team Handle ongoing matters with existing clients by pulling in appropriate members of the team to resolve client queries Negotiating with potential new clients and existing clients expanding Work with the client and operations teams to identify and manage service improvement activities Creative thinking, and the ability to negotiate win-win-win solutions for our clients, our team members who work for our clients, and our company What we're looking for: BS/BA Degree or higher in Human Resources, International Business, Accounting, Law, or other depending on experience 4-6 years of previous Human Resources experience Excellent written and spoken language skills Additional language skills would be helpful but not required Experience interacting with people internationally Willingness to work flexible hours across time zones, as required for international business Technical fluency Excellent communication skills Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and SharePoint Experience liaising with and coordinating multiple team members to drive toward a goal Account management experience and Customer Service oriented, highly professional and a great attitude Payroll experience a plus Ability to pay meticulous attention to detail, yet also see "the big picture" Experience working with a fast-growing, entrepreneurial company Creative thinking to solve problems Highly reliable and organized
Who are we? WorldRemit is changing the way people send money internationally. We've taken something complicated and made it as simple as sending a text. And we're growing. Fast. To do this, we need to hire bright people who can work autonomously and make the right decisions. Who we're searching for... We are looking for a Commercial Data Scientist that will support our data driven culture, leveraging the ever-expanding range of data sources we have available to improve our pricing decisions, from exploring our competitive landscape to understanding the way customers use our service. You will be working with some of the most cutting-edge technologies and the most talented people in the industry. This will give you a great opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career in one of the fastest growing companies in Europe! This is an amazing opportunity for a data driven individual to play a key role in the continued growth of one of the UK's leading FinTech companies; and a very exciting challenge to put analytical skills to the test against an international context. Have you got what it takes? As a Commercial Data Scientist, you will use your ability in SQL, R and/or Python to create analytically driven recommendations that shape pricing strategy and maximise ROI. Your solutions will influence international pricing decisions and create new opportunities that enhance business-wide performance. On the technical side, you will be working with a wide variety of technologies (e.g. Tableau, Python or R…) to retrieve and analyse the transactional data, and more importantly, apply your data mining and/or statistical skills to obtain actionable pricing insights. More specifically to: Proactively involved in maximising the potential for advanced analytics in delivering actionable insight, business uplift and revenue enhancement. Translate business questions from the other pricing team members into specific hypotheses that can be answered quantitatively with our data Share insights that will shape our understanding and help us to predict how customer will react (or not) to proposed pricing changes Contribute to the industrialization of analytics, creating reproducible analysis that can provide insight in a continuously moving environment. For example, evaluation of the impact of pricing changes on the different business KPIs Support the creation of predictive models that will help us with key strategic challenges. Examples include: identification of magic FX rates between send and receive countries, improved understanding of FX volatility risks, pricing strategies of key competitors etc Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure pricing insights are at the heart of company decisions Summary of required experience & attributes 4+ years of experience in data analysis ideally within a business to consumer industry. Experience using statistical methods to create models and analyse large dataset using a language of your choice (e.g. R, Python, SQL and advanced Excel). An ability to see the bigger picture: a problem-solving approach that gets to the underlying business questions, using a variety of data sources and information. Prior commercial or pricing experience would be preferred but a keen interest in pricing analyses is essential. What's in it for you… Life assurance of 3 times your salary, should the worst happen Pension scheme offering 8% matched contributions Private medical and dental care plans 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 28 after 3 years No formal dress code Free breakfast and fruit every day Oh and of course we'll pay you every month, at a competitive rate. And finally... Changing the world isn't easy – so we only hire the most talented people. You need to think differently, believe in new solutions to old problems, and have the drive to make them happen. We want to talk to you if you can bring to life our values: Aim high - We dream big, think bold and go the extra mile Embrace challenge - We ask questions, start conversations, and always love to learn Do what's right - We act with integrity, building trust in ourselves and in our business You can learn more about our culture and how we work by watching this video on our Careers page: https://www.worldremit.com/en/careers
31 Mar, 2020
Who are we? WorldRemit is changing the way people send money internationally. We've taken something complicated and made it as simple as sending a text. And we're growing. Fast. To do this, we need to hire bright people who can work autonomously and make the right decisions. Who we're searching for... We are looking for a Commercial Data Scientist that will support our data driven culture, leveraging the ever-expanding range of data sources we have available to improve our pricing decisions, from exploring our competitive landscape to understanding the way customers use our service. You will be working with some of the most cutting-edge technologies and the most talented people in the industry. This will give you a great opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career in one of the fastest growing companies in Europe! This is an amazing opportunity for a data driven individual to play a key role in the continued growth of one of the UK's leading FinTech companies; and a very exciting challenge to put analytical skills to the test against an international context. Have you got what it takes? As a Commercial Data Scientist, you will use your ability in SQL, R and/or Python to create analytically driven recommendations that shape pricing strategy and maximise ROI. Your solutions will influence international pricing decisions and create new opportunities that enhance business-wide performance. On the technical side, you will be working with a wide variety of technologies (e.g. Tableau, Python or R…) to retrieve and analyse the transactional data, and more importantly, apply your data mining and/or statistical skills to obtain actionable pricing insights. More specifically to: Proactively involved in maximising the potential for advanced analytics in delivering actionable insight, business uplift and revenue enhancement. Translate business questions from the other pricing team members into specific hypotheses that can be answered quantitatively with our data Share insights that will shape our understanding and help us to predict how customer will react (or not) to proposed pricing changes Contribute to the industrialization of analytics, creating reproducible analysis that can provide insight in a continuously moving environment. For example, evaluation of the impact of pricing changes on the different business KPIs Support the creation of predictive models that will help us with key strategic challenges. Examples include: identification of magic FX rates between send and receive countries, improved understanding of FX volatility risks, pricing strategies of key competitors etc Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure pricing insights are at the heart of company decisions Summary of required experience & attributes 4+ years of experience in data analysis ideally within a business to consumer industry. Experience using statistical methods to create models and analyse large dataset using a language of your choice (e.g. R, Python, SQL and advanced Excel). An ability to see the bigger picture: a problem-solving approach that gets to the underlying business questions, using a variety of data sources and information. Prior commercial or pricing experience would be preferred but a keen interest in pricing analyses is essential. What's in it for you… Life assurance of 3 times your salary, should the worst happen Pension scheme offering 8% matched contributions Private medical and dental care plans 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 28 after 3 years No formal dress code Free breakfast and fruit every day Oh and of course we'll pay you every month, at a competitive rate. And finally... Changing the world isn't easy – so we only hire the most talented people. You need to think differently, believe in new solutions to old problems, and have the drive to make them happen. We want to talk to you if you can bring to life our values: Aim high - We dream big, think bold and go the extra mile Embrace challenge - We ask questions, start conversations, and always love to learn Do what's right - We act with integrity, building trust in ourselves and in our business You can learn more about our culture and how we work by watching this video on our Careers page: https://www.worldremit.com/en/careers
Who are we? WorldRemit is changing the way people send money internationally. We've taken something complicated and made it as simple as sending a text. And we're growing. Fast. To do this, we need to hire bright people who can work autonomously and make the right decisions. Who we're searching for... WorldRemit is sending remittances from over 50 send countries to over 150 receive countries and the number is growing monthly. Each of these corridors have different commercial and competitive characteristics We are looking for a Senior Marketing Analyst that will support our data driven culture, leveraging the ever-expanding range of data sources we have available to improve our decisions, from exploring our competitive landscape to understanding the way customers use our service. Responsibilities As a Marketing Analytics Manager, you will use your analytical abilities to provide actionable, data-driven recommendations to shape our marketing performance across channels. Your solutions will influence international decisions and create new opportunities to drive growth. On the technical side, you will be working with a wide variety of technologies (e.g. Tableau, SQL, Python or R…), data sets, and techniques to get to actionable insights. More specifically, to: Analyse the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns across channels – Google, SEO, Facebook, and other partners Identify opportunitiesfor improvement through data analysis, and champion the usage of data to derive insights and drive action across the business Recognize and priorities opportunities which will provide the largest return through actionable insights Devise methodologies that will allow us to evaluate the impact of projection the different business KPIs so we focus our effort on the right things Automate reporting processes and dashboards , audit data from external sources and aggregate information from multiple data sources Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure analytical insights are at the heart of company decisions Skill and Experience 4+ years of experience in data analysis ideally within a business to consumer industry. Experience in international markets and/or fast-growing companies particularly valued Very strong SQL skills, able to handle complex data structures from multiple sources (Big Data, conventional DBs) and different areas (digital, transactional, marketing…) Experience with SEM, Google, SEO, or Social (Facebook) strongly preferred Experience with customer analytics (churn, lifetime value, segmentation…) Experience building dashboard or self-serve tools, with preference for Tableau Experience using statistical methods to create models and analyse large dataset using a language of your choice (e.g. R, Python) Advanced level experience with Excel What's in it for you… Life assurance of 3 times your salary, should the worst happen Pension scheme offering 8% matched contributions Private medical and dental care plans 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 28 after 3 years No formal dress code Free breakfast and fruit every day Oh and of course we'll pay you every month, at a competitive rate. And finally... Changing the world isn't easy – so we only hire the most talented people. You need to think differently, believe in new solutions to old problems, and have the drive to make them happen. We want to talk to you if you can bring to life our values: Aim high - We dream big, think bold and go the extra mile Embrace challenge - We ask questions, start conversations, and always love to learn Do what's right - We act with integrity, building trust in ourselves and in our business You can learn more about our culture and how we work by watching this video on our Careers page: https://www.worldremit.com/en/careers
31 Mar, 2020
Who are we? WorldRemit is changing the way people send money internationally. We've taken something complicated and made it as simple as sending a text. And we're growing. Fast. To do this, we need to hire bright people who can work autonomously and make the right decisions. Who we're searching for... WorldRemit is sending remittances from over 50 send countries to over 150 receive countries and the number is growing monthly. Each of these corridors have different commercial and competitive characteristics We are looking for a Senior Marketing Analyst that will support our data driven culture, leveraging the ever-expanding range of data sources we have available to improve our decisions, from exploring our competitive landscape to understanding the way customers use our service. Responsibilities As a Marketing Analytics Manager, you will use your analytical abilities to provide actionable, data-driven recommendations to shape our marketing performance across channels. Your solutions will influence international decisions and create new opportunities to drive growth. On the technical side, you will be working with a wide variety of technologies (e.g. Tableau, SQL, Python or R…), data sets, and techniques to get to actionable insights. More specifically, to: Analyse the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns across channels – Google, SEO, Facebook, and other partners Identify opportunitiesfor improvement through data analysis, and champion the usage of data to derive insights and drive action across the business Recognize and priorities opportunities which will provide the largest return through actionable insights Devise methodologies that will allow us to evaluate the impact of projection the different business KPIs so we focus our effort on the right things Automate reporting processes and dashboards , audit data from external sources and aggregate information from multiple data sources Engage with senior stakeholders to ensure analytical insights are at the heart of company decisions Skill and Experience 4+ years of experience in data analysis ideally within a business to consumer industry. Experience in international markets and/or fast-growing companies particularly valued Very strong SQL skills, able to handle complex data structures from multiple sources (Big Data, conventional DBs) and different areas (digital, transactional, marketing…) Experience with SEM, Google, SEO, or Social (Facebook) strongly preferred Experience with customer analytics (churn, lifetime value, segmentation…) Experience building dashboard or self-serve tools, with preference for Tableau Experience using statistical methods to create models and analyse large dataset using a language of your choice (e.g. R, Python) Advanced level experience with Excel What's in it for you… Life assurance of 3 times your salary, should the worst happen Pension scheme offering 8% matched contributions Private medical and dental care plans 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 28 after 3 years No formal dress code Free breakfast and fruit every day Oh and of course we'll pay you every month, at a competitive rate. And finally... Changing the world isn't easy – so we only hire the most talented people. You need to think differently, believe in new solutions to old problems, and have the drive to make them happen. We want to talk to you if you can bring to life our values: Aim high - We dream big, think bold and go the extra mile Embrace challenge - We ask questions, start conversations, and always love to learn Do what's right - We act with integrity, building trust in ourselves and in our business You can learn more about our culture and how we work by watching this video on our Careers page: https://www.worldremit.com/en/careers
Overview A BIT ABOUT US The Marketing Store is a consumer engagement agency that believes in the power of experience to build brands. Experience is any valuable interaction between a brand and consumer, and it’s the currency of 21st century marketing; consumers are placing greater value on it, technology provides brands with greater opportunity to deliver it, and it’s the key to unlocking huge growth. Our core skill is therefore transforming brands, products and services into experiences. To leave lasting impressions and influence future purchasing decisions. We do this through our expertise in the sharing of experience and the science of experience. Yet none of this can be achieved without our investment in people and culture. We’re committed to breaking down silos to create more efficient and better-connected working processes. That’s why we are a people-first agency, built to serve consumer-first brands. WHAT ARE OUR PEOPLE LIKE? Our agency is home to creative problem solvers. Those who overcome any obstacle to successfully put consumer-first ideas, products and technologies into market. People who wear their talent lightly. Willing to be part of a close community that pushes them to be better. Because our goal is to bring people and brands closer together. Closer insights, closer connections and closer collaboration breed better, more effective work. It’s this dedication to getting closer that drives us to go further. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE AGENCY You have a deep-rooted background in the partnerships industry with a repertoire of contacts and a consistent record of securing the best in-class deals. As Partnerships Manager, you understand how partnerships play a key role in exciting loyalty and promotional marketing initiatives and excel at mentoring teams on how to enhance the overall customer experience. In accordance, you will be relied upon to provide your expertise in developing enviable partnerships solutions across all agency briefs, as well as supporting various internal and external teams. If you are a real go-getter and brilliant storyteller that excels at creating narratives that sell in unique and exciting partnerships to brands, read on! Responsibilities TEAM: PARTNERSHIPS REPORTING TO: SENIOR PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER Digging deeper on the details Business Development Develop strong relationships with brand partners across multiple sectors managing the process of new partner onboarding from idea, sourcing and partner reach out, to negotiations, contracts and ongoing relationship management Seek out new categories and emerging brands to engage; innovating new means of profiling, pitching, and negotiating targeted partners Proactively work to identify new opportunities to deliver fresh and relevant partners; – proactivity will be key to the success of this account Plan, pitch and handle complex negotiations involving deal structure, margin and other critical contract terms Ensure meticulous and actionable evaluation reports are carried out on all campaigns and partnerships Partner Management Nurture relationships that enable TMS to act as an extension of the client’s team Build rapport with partners, expertly managing and nurturing existing relationships used in current campaigns Drive partnership performance and maximise partner relationships relative to the client brief; proactively work to evolve offers with existing partners Keep partner offerings and client programmes fresh and market-leading by working closely with external partners and maintaining awareness of their new proposals, products, services, mechanics and marketing objectives Implement partnership technology and maintain working knowledge of partner performance data to develop future partner structure recommendations Project Management Responsible for executing and guiding team on brainstorming, researching, and completing marketing research projects Ensure profitability of client partners through effective financial planning, forecasting and management Desired Skills & Experience SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE Strong knowledge and experience with digital promotions across a range of categories (e.g. loyalty, food, retail, entertainment, gaming) Background in Sales, Sponsorship, or Business Development Proven success in delivering high-quality branded partnerships campaigns Experience analysing, synthesizing, and utilising data to make recommendations that drive engagement Strong creative and strategic thinking skills with demonstrable track record Excellent presentation skills (writing, reviewing and delivering) and ability to express ideas with clarity, confidence and logical reasoning Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience with/and ability to understand complex business objectives and effectively communicate intelligence and strategy to client, partners, and internal teams And we’d love you to Demonstrate lateral thinking, negotiation nous and tenacity Ask the questions that others don’t Enviable negotiation skills, business and financial acumen Be: A researcher - someone who enjoys digging into prospective brands to learn their business, key contacts, new products, upcoming initiatives and objectives to help assess fit and the right sales approach Detail-oriented, highly organised, creative and a resourceful individual Flexible and hard working - used to working to deadlines under pressure Good at reading a room; adapting style to fit and influence the appropriate audience Someone that always has their finger on the pulse, constantly maintaining their knowledge of the industry and relevant business trends Benefits THOSE EXTRA PERKS! ‘Your Hours’ – flexible working for all around a core hours structure 22 days’ holiday standard (increases year on year with service) An additional three days for the Christmas period Your birthday off and £50 cash on us! 3% Company pension contribution Private Health Cover with AXA PPP Dental cover with Denplan Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus ‘Bike to Work’ scheme Life Assurance at four times your annual salary Employee Assistance Programme Referral bonus for new hires Long Service Bonus at 5, 10, 15 years Socials and sports teams Beer-fridge Fridays and regular socials We are The Marketing Store and we would love to meet you!
31 Mar, 2020
Overview A BIT ABOUT US The Marketing Store is a consumer engagement agency that believes in the power of experience to build brands. Experience is any valuable interaction between a brand and consumer, and it’s the currency of 21st century marketing; consumers are placing greater value on it, technology provides brands with greater opportunity to deliver it, and it’s the key to unlocking huge growth. Our core skill is therefore transforming brands, products and services into experiences. To leave lasting impressions and influence future purchasing decisions. We do this through our expertise in the sharing of experience and the science of experience. Yet none of this can be achieved without our investment in people and culture. We’re committed to breaking down silos to create more efficient and better-connected working processes. That’s why we are a people-first agency, built to serve consumer-first brands. WHAT ARE OUR PEOPLE LIKE? Our agency is home to creative problem solvers. Those who overcome any obstacle to successfully put consumer-first ideas, products and technologies into market. People who wear their talent lightly. Willing to be part of a close community that pushes them to be better. Because our goal is to bring people and brands closer together. Closer insights, closer connections and closer collaboration breed better, more effective work. It’s this dedication to getting closer that drives us to go further. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE AGENCY You have a deep-rooted background in the partnerships industry with a repertoire of contacts and a consistent record of securing the best in-class deals. As Partnerships Manager, you understand how partnerships play a key role in exciting loyalty and promotional marketing initiatives and excel at mentoring teams on how to enhance the overall customer experience. In accordance, you will be relied upon to provide your expertise in developing enviable partnerships solutions across all agency briefs, as well as supporting various internal and external teams. If you are a real go-getter and brilliant storyteller that excels at creating narratives that sell in unique and exciting partnerships to brands, read on! Responsibilities TEAM: PARTNERSHIPS REPORTING TO: SENIOR PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER Digging deeper on the details Business Development Develop strong relationships with brand partners across multiple sectors managing the process of new partner onboarding from idea, sourcing and partner reach out, to negotiations, contracts and ongoing relationship management Seek out new categories and emerging brands to engage; innovating new means of profiling, pitching, and negotiating targeted partners Proactively work to identify new opportunities to deliver fresh and relevant partners; – proactivity will be key to the success of this account Plan, pitch and handle complex negotiations involving deal structure, margin and other critical contract terms Ensure meticulous and actionable evaluation reports are carried out on all campaigns and partnerships Partner Management Nurture relationships that enable TMS to act as an extension of the client’s team Build rapport with partners, expertly managing and nurturing existing relationships used in current campaigns Drive partnership performance and maximise partner relationships relative to the client brief; proactively work to evolve offers with existing partners Keep partner offerings and client programmes fresh and market-leading by working closely with external partners and maintaining awareness of their new proposals, products, services, mechanics and marketing objectives Implement partnership technology and maintain working knowledge of partner performance data to develop future partner structure recommendations Project Management Responsible for executing and guiding team on brainstorming, researching, and completing marketing research projects Ensure profitability of client partners through effective financial planning, forecasting and management Desired Skills & Experience SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO HAVE Strong knowledge and experience with digital promotions across a range of categories (e.g. loyalty, food, retail, entertainment, gaming) Background in Sales, Sponsorship, or Business Development Proven success in delivering high-quality branded partnerships campaigns Experience analysing, synthesizing, and utilising data to make recommendations that drive engagement Strong creative and strategic thinking skills with demonstrable track record Excellent presentation skills (writing, reviewing and delivering) and ability to express ideas with clarity, confidence and logical reasoning Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience with/and ability to understand complex business objectives and effectively communicate intelligence and strategy to client, partners, and internal teams And we’d love you to Demonstrate lateral thinking, negotiation nous and tenacity Ask the questions that others don’t Enviable negotiation skills, business and financial acumen Be: A researcher - someone who enjoys digging into prospective brands to learn their business, key contacts, new products, upcoming initiatives and objectives to help assess fit and the right sales approach Detail-oriented, highly organised, creative and a resourceful individual Flexible and hard working - used to working to deadlines under pressure Good at reading a room; adapting style to fit and influence the appropriate audience Someone that always has their finger on the pulse, constantly maintaining their knowledge of the industry and relevant business trends Benefits THOSE EXTRA PERKS! ‘Your Hours’ – flexible working for all around a core hours structure 22 days’ holiday standard (increases year on year with service) An additional three days for the Christmas period Your birthday off and £50 cash on us! 3% Company pension contribution Private Health Cover with AXA PPP Dental cover with Denplan Annual Discretionary Performance Bonus ‘Bike to Work’ scheme Life Assurance at four times your annual salary Employee Assistance Programme Referral bonus for new hires Long Service Bonus at 5, 10, 15 years Socials and sports teams Beer-fridge Fridays and regular socials We are The Marketing Store and we would love to meet you!
Based in London, a great opportunity to work in a creative environment in the live entertainment industry for an ambitious leading global technology brand with high aspirations to further establish our brand and wow audiences around the globe in film, TV, live touring, festivals and art installations. We are looking for a Software Development Manager to work in our Research & Development team reporting to the Technical Director THE SYSTEMS YOU WILL BE WORKING ON Our lighting consoles perform complex processing and mixing on thousands of simultaneous channels with very low latency. To do this they have very high-speed engines implemented in software. There is a sophisticated user interface implemented using graphics, touch and a range of electromechanical controls; and in between the user interface and the engine is a complex application which drives the console. Our media servers are considered the best in class. They provide our customers with a complex toolkit that delivers high performance video mapping and video editing all in real time. This is achieved using real time programming concepts and hardware accelerated graphics programming. YOUR ROLE WILL INVOLVE: · Managing teams based on Agile/scrum principles · Leading and managing the software development teams both locally and remotely including recruitment, team development and performance management · Line management, including coaching, encouraging, recognizing strengths and weaknesses, developing their skills and mentoring · Managing software development plans, software roadmaps, resource management, source code management, issue management and build management · Ensuring the production of suitable specification, design and interface documentation · Managing debug and error activities to drive software maturity to release standard as quickly as possible YOU MUST HAVE: 3 years+ experience in complex real time software systems development Strong technical people management skills Successfully delivered systems to market in a lead/management role Strong understanding of software engineering theory and principles Familiarity with tools for source control and issue management such as Git, Team Foundations Server (TFS/DevOps) or JIRA Competitive salary & package offered based on experience We're a fun bunch working in a cool industry with clients such as Coldplay, Warner Bros, Eric Prydz, Ministry of Sound and many more... come join us, we rarely get turned down.
31 Mar, 2020
Based in London, a great opportunity to work in a creative environment in the live entertainment industry for an ambitious leading global technology brand with high aspirations to further establish our brand and wow audiences around the globe in film, TV, live touring, festivals and art installations. We are looking for a Software Development Manager to work in our Research & Development team reporting to the Technical Director THE SYSTEMS YOU WILL BE WORKING ON Our lighting consoles perform complex processing and mixing on thousands of simultaneous channels with very low latency. To do this they have very high-speed engines implemented in software. There is a sophisticated user interface implemented using graphics, touch and a range of electromechanical controls; and in between the user interface and the engine is a complex application which drives the console. Our media servers are considered the best in class. They provide our customers with a complex toolkit that delivers high performance video mapping and video editing all in real time. This is achieved using real time programming concepts and hardware accelerated graphics programming. YOUR ROLE WILL INVOLVE: · Managing teams based on Agile/scrum principles · Leading and managing the software development teams both locally and remotely including recruitment, team development and performance management · Line management, including coaching, encouraging, recognizing strengths and weaknesses, developing their skills and mentoring · Managing software development plans, software roadmaps, resource management, source code management, issue management and build management · Ensuring the production of suitable specification, design and interface documentation · Managing debug and error activities to drive software maturity to release standard as quickly as possible YOU MUST HAVE: 3 years+ experience in complex real time software systems development Strong technical people management skills Successfully delivered systems to market in a lead/management role Strong understanding of software engineering theory and principles Familiarity with tools for source control and issue management such as Git, Team Foundations Server (TFS/DevOps) or JIRA Competitive salary & package offered based on experience We're a fun bunch working in a cool industry with clients such as Coldplay, Warner Bros, Eric Prydz, Ministry of Sound and many more... come join us, we rarely get turned down.
AstraZeneca is registered on the US stock exchange, and as a result needs to meet the Legal Requirements set out by the Sarbanes Oxley Act. In this role you will support AstraZenecas Senior Management in demonstrating that an appropriate level of internal control exists to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting and to prevent fraud. The Act requires all public companies to annually assess and publicly report on the effectiveness of their Internal Control over Financial Reporting. AstraZenecas quarterly financial results reporting activities also rely on complete and accurate data. Reporting to the Compliance Testing Lead, you will have the following core disciplines: The Senior IT Quality Analyst will contribute to the operational delivery of the Annual IT SOx testing financial audit activities. The role is accountable for identifying and leading IT Quality, Compliance risks and issues and overseeing resolution and reporting for the IT SOx systems. The role will involve engaging and working with a number of key partners across the functions to ensure IT Quality Management deliverables are achieved for in scope projects & services. This role will involve working as part of a Global Testing team & liaising with external auditors. Key accountabilities You will work as part of the Global Testing Team to test and assess the compliance of our regulated applications (e.g. SOx). To independently use analytical skills, intelligence, and intuition to understand the intent of the control and to interpret the evidence before decisively concluding if the control is operating effectively. To carry out testing activities to expected standards and timetable. Focus & Challenge We would like you to lead the Design Effectiveness Reviews to ensure risks and controls are clearly identified and documented in the Control Register Support the external auditor walk-through of IT General Controls Executing periodic test scripts, documenting the results and peer review of others testing Raising of testing issues identified Monitoring remediation progress and updating issue log Act as a SOx buddy supporting Control Owners and 3rd Party Suppliers (onshore and offshore) with their day-to-day aspects of formal/informal control testing and audit readiness We would like you to work closely with Lead Auditor, providing assistance with information gathering, statistics Provide support during audits working directly with external auditor Collaborate with Lead Auditor/QM LT on requests for external auditor advice/mentorship Contribute towards team activities e.g.: Improvement initiatives Team administration and documentation/SOPs Assisting in other areas of testing where required The tester will act upon risks and issues in order to raise compliance and quality levels within IT and the business Supports the creation and roll out of training, education and awareness campaigns for quality and compliance. Working with the broader IT Quality Management team in support of successful delivery of new SOx projects or services Skills & Experience Deep understanding and knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley Good Communication, influencing and relationship building skills Concern for high standards Attention to detail Ambitious and hardworking Strong analytical capability Ability to perform risk & impact assessments Ability to maintain focus when faced with repetitive tasks Ability to work as a flexible, dedicated team member and to liaise with staff at all levels, including other members of IT and third party suppliers Concern for impact, analytically minded and able to prioritise and plan using initiative. Job Dimensions You will report to the Compliance Testing Lead within the IT Quality Management function Other The ability to travel both domestically and internationally. Apply now to learn more about this exciting opportunity with a world renowned pharmaceutical brand!
31 Mar, 2020
AstraZeneca is registered on the US stock exchange, and as a result needs to meet the Legal Requirements set out by the Sarbanes Oxley Act. In this role you will support AstraZenecas Senior Management in demonstrating that an appropriate level of internal control exists to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting and to prevent fraud. The Act requires all public companies to annually assess and publicly report on the effectiveness of their Internal Control over Financial Reporting. AstraZenecas quarterly financial results reporting activities also rely on complete and accurate data. Reporting to the Compliance Testing Lead, you will have the following core disciplines: The Senior IT Quality Analyst will contribute to the operational delivery of the Annual IT SOx testing financial audit activities. The role is accountable for identifying and leading IT Quality, Compliance risks and issues and overseeing resolution and reporting for the IT SOx systems. The role will involve engaging and working with a number of key partners across the functions to ensure IT Quality Management deliverables are achieved for in scope projects & services. This role will involve working as part of a Global Testing team & liaising with external auditors. Key accountabilities You will work as part of the Global Testing Team to test and assess the compliance of our regulated applications (e.g. SOx). To independently use analytical skills, intelligence, and intuition to understand the intent of the control and to interpret the evidence before decisively concluding if the control is operating effectively. To carry out testing activities to expected standards and timetable. Focus & Challenge We would like you to lead the Design Effectiveness Reviews to ensure risks and controls are clearly identified and documented in the Control Register Support the external auditor walk-through of IT General Controls Executing periodic test scripts, documenting the results and peer review of others testing Raising of testing issues identified Monitoring remediation progress and updating issue log Act as a SOx buddy supporting Control Owners and 3rd Party Suppliers (onshore and offshore) with their day-to-day aspects of formal/informal control testing and audit readiness We would like you to work closely with Lead Auditor, providing assistance with information gathering, statistics Provide support during audits working directly with external auditor Collaborate with Lead Auditor/QM LT on requests for external auditor advice/mentorship Contribute towards team activities e.g.: Improvement initiatives Team administration and documentation/SOPs Assisting in other areas of testing where required The tester will act upon risks and issues in order to raise compliance and quality levels within IT and the business Supports the creation and roll out of training, education and awareness campaigns for quality and compliance. Working with the broader IT Quality Management team in support of successful delivery of new SOx projects or services Skills & Experience Deep understanding and knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley Good Communication, influencing and relationship building skills Concern for high standards Attention to detail Ambitious and hardworking Strong analytical capability Ability to perform risk & impact assessments Ability to maintain focus when faced with repetitive tasks Ability to work as a flexible, dedicated team member and to liaise with staff at all levels, including other members of IT and third party suppliers Concern for impact, analytically minded and able to prioritise and plan using initiative. Job Dimensions You will report to the Compliance Testing Lead within the IT Quality Management function Other The ability to travel both domestically and internationally. Apply now to learn more about this exciting opportunity with a world renowned pharmaceutical brand!
PR Manager Location: London Salary: £Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Closing Date: Thursday 02 April 2020 Department: Marketing & Communications Vitality is an award winning, dynamic and vibrant financial services provider, with a ground-breaking vision for the future, where individuals are enabled to succeed and are rewarded and recognised for their contribution to our business. We’re the UK insurer and investment provider that rewards people for positive lifestyle choices. With 1.25m+ UK members and more than 25m globally, we’re out to make the world a healthier, happier place. This applies as much to our people as it does to our members. Our CORE PURPOSE is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. From people to products and processes, we aspire to deliver on our purpose in everything we do. Our VISION is to be the BEST financial services provider in the UK We are looking for talented individuals who are committed to living our values and delivering an award winning service to our customers. Overall Job Purpose The PR Manager is an important role within Vitality, providing expert media handling advice and supporting delivery of the overall communications strategy and day-to-day press office. The role will focus on delivering high quality outputs that build build, enchance and protect the brand profile of Vitality and its business leaders. The role will focus on proactive earned media generation targeting consumers, advisors and stakeholders. As such, alongside experience of dealing with the mainstream media, understanding and trade media (insurance and advisors) will be particularly useful. Accountabilities Support the development and delivery of the communications strategy and media plan across the Vitality portfolio of products, for consumer, corporate and trade markets Management of the Vitality press office together, creating frequent, balanced and quality coverage and where appropriate escalating and responding to member or media queries or issues Develop creative and comprehensive communication/media plans that support the Vitality product portfolio Work closely with the PR agencies to coordinate activity in target markets and working with them to deliver on a plan and ensuring alignment with Vitality’s business objectives and activities Assist with the response to and management of the reactive crisis plan and reputational risk in the event of unfavourable media coverage; achieved through engagement with business experts and appointed spokespeople, and development and business approval of an appropriate media response Build and maintain relationships with key journalists and influencers to drive earned media coverage across consumer, corporate and trade titles in the health, finance and insurance space Support senior business leaders with the management and development of their external profile through robust media engagement programmes Support thought leadership activity, communicating and positioning our areas of expertise and in depth knowledge to the media and other external audiences Continual integration of earnt media content, with related channels, including social media and SEO Developing relationships with senior business stakeholders and product owners, technical marketing, marketing channel owners and global Discovery partners to deliver earned media coverage Competantly writing high quality media materials (both advisor trade, consumer and corporate) as well as social media copy Management of ongoing evaluation and reporting against communications strategy, campaigns and overall media performance Skills Required Relevant experience in PR and media Proven ability to manage and deliver against media engagement strategies and plans Excellent writing and editing skills Confident and articulate verbal communicator and influencer Experience of speaking and working with journalists Experience of coordinating a press office and media relations activity for an organisation Ability to work with complex information and distil into PR angles that will attract media coverage and build brand awareness and reputation Proven ability of developing and demonstrating progress against communication and media plans Experience of media evaluation and reporting against PR plans and strategy Superior interpersonal skills, including experience of briefing, advising and supporting senior leaders Ability to work in a fast paced environment and under pressure Working for Vitality, you'll experience an exciting mix of creativity and innovation, within a framework of challenging objectives and a passion for delivering the best. We think work should be fun and sociable, and we want our people to get the most out of every day. Our people are chosen for their skills, knowledge, enthusiasm and attitude but above all, their belief that anything can be achieved. As well as a highly competitive pay package, you’ll enjoy: complimentary breakfasts; regular onsite physical and mental wellness workshops; on-site health checks; annual flu jabs and access to our full range of partners and rewards. It’s what we call offering shared value, because a healthy, happy team is good for us, good for our members and good for you.
31 Mar, 2020
PR Manager Location: London Salary: £Competitive + Bonus + Benefits Closing Date: Thursday 02 April 2020 Department: Marketing & Communications Vitality is an award winning, dynamic and vibrant financial services provider, with a ground-breaking vision for the future, where individuals are enabled to succeed and are rewarded and recognised for their contribution to our business. We’re the UK insurer and investment provider that rewards people for positive lifestyle choices. With 1.25m+ UK members and more than 25m globally, we’re out to make the world a healthier, happier place. This applies as much to our people as it does to our members. Our CORE PURPOSE is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. From people to products and processes, we aspire to deliver on our purpose in everything we do. Our VISION is to be the BEST financial services provider in the UK We are looking for talented individuals who are committed to living our values and delivering an award winning service to our customers. Overall Job Purpose The PR Manager is an important role within Vitality, providing expert media handling advice and supporting delivery of the overall communications strategy and day-to-day press office. The role will focus on delivering high quality outputs that build build, enchance and protect the brand profile of Vitality and its business leaders. The role will focus on proactive earned media generation targeting consumers, advisors and stakeholders. As such, alongside experience of dealing with the mainstream media, understanding and trade media (insurance and advisors) will be particularly useful. Accountabilities Support the development and delivery of the communications strategy and media plan across the Vitality portfolio of products, for consumer, corporate and trade markets Management of the Vitality press office together, creating frequent, balanced and quality coverage and where appropriate escalating and responding to member or media queries or issues Develop creative and comprehensive communication/media plans that support the Vitality product portfolio Work closely with the PR agencies to coordinate activity in target markets and working with them to deliver on a plan and ensuring alignment with Vitality’s business objectives and activities Assist with the response to and management of the reactive crisis plan and reputational risk in the event of unfavourable media coverage; achieved through engagement with business experts and appointed spokespeople, and development and business approval of an appropriate media response Build and maintain relationships with key journalists and influencers to drive earned media coverage across consumer, corporate and trade titles in the health, finance and insurance space Support senior business leaders with the management and development of their external profile through robust media engagement programmes Support thought leadership activity, communicating and positioning our areas of expertise and in depth knowledge to the media and other external audiences Continual integration of earnt media content, with related channels, including social media and SEO Developing relationships with senior business stakeholders and product owners, technical marketing, marketing channel owners and global Discovery partners to deliver earned media coverage Competantly writing high quality media materials (both advisor trade, consumer and corporate) as well as social media copy Management of ongoing evaluation and reporting against communications strategy, campaigns and overall media performance Skills Required Relevant experience in PR and media Proven ability to manage and deliver against media engagement strategies and plans Excellent writing and editing skills Confident and articulate verbal communicator and influencer Experience of speaking and working with journalists Experience of coordinating a press office and media relations activity for an organisation Ability to work with complex information and distil into PR angles that will attract media coverage and build brand awareness and reputation Proven ability of developing and demonstrating progress against communication and media plans Experience of media evaluation and reporting against PR plans and strategy Superior interpersonal skills, including experience of briefing, advising and supporting senior leaders Ability to work in a fast paced environment and under pressure Working for Vitality, you'll experience an exciting mix of creativity and innovation, within a framework of challenging objectives and a passion for delivering the best. We think work should be fun and sociable, and we want our people to get the most out of every day. Our people are chosen for their skills, knowledge, enthusiasm and attitude but above all, their belief that anything can be achieved. As well as a highly competitive pay package, you’ll enjoy: complimentary breakfasts; regular onsite physical and mental wellness workshops; on-site health checks; annual flu jabs and access to our full range of partners and rewards. It’s what we call offering shared value, because a healthy, happy team is good for us, good for our members and good for you.
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. Our growth platforms are doing deeply well, and the impact of our older products decline is starting to reduce. And, with the potential of our pipeline and new medicines, we can be confident in our ability to sustain growth for years to come and make an even bigger difference to patients around the world. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Our vision of a great place to work is one in which all our employees are engaged and passionate about a clear shared purpose and a compelling strategy; where they are encouraged to perform and develop to their full potential; and where they are supported by the right organisation design, culture, technology and processes. As a Data & Analytics engineer you will support solution development, provide technical leadership, and take responsibility for delivery. You are a data professional with a broad range of knowledge and experience across data & analytics, with significant depth in at least one technical area. You will work almost exclusively with AWS services. You will join a team that has delivered cloud solutions, such as the development of auto-scaling data integration and analytic platform. Similarly, we have built an automated cloud ETL test harness which integrates with our evolving CI/CD processes. We have an exciting pipeline of work, so you might be developing a data hub processing terabytes of clinical trial data, the worlds largest genomics platform, a federated reporting capability, a new tax analytics platform, or improvements to any of our existing analytics solutions. You'll be part of a team of engineers who work closely with IT colleagues in UK, US, Sweden, India and Mexico. We have business partners and team members spread globally, so you would need a collaborative delivery approach to be successful. We prefer to use Agile, but choose the appropriate approach for the project. You will provide technical leadership throughout our software development lifecycle, from the initial development of a technical design based on agreed architecture, right through to service. Do you have a real passion for delivering well engineered data and analytics solutions? Because this will make you stand out from other specialists. If you would like to discuss flexible working or part-time working, we would be happy to hear from you. Key responsibilities Define effective ways of end-to-end deliver of our data and analytics platform, drive visualisation strategy to enable specific insights for better business decisions. Manage a team of data and reporting engineers focused on developing groundbreaking visualisation and computational capabilities for our big data platform. Be hands on within the scrum team on a day-to-day basis, continually inspecting and crafting the backlog in response to the changing business requirements or technical discoveries/POCs. Challenge the norm, and push the team to forget the easy route and go after the impossible. Lead technology processes from concept development to completion of project deliverables. Desirable technical skills & experience Experience of cloud techniques and tools (we currently use AWS data & analytics services such as S3, SQS, SNS, Redshift, Postgres, Aurora, MySQL, EMR, HIVE, PIG, Spark), Experience of ETL techniques and tools (we currently use Talend for ETL), Experience of visualisation technologies (we are focused on OBIEE, MicroStrategy, Spotfire, Qlik, Power BI), Experience of building scalable high availability analytics solutions, Experience in one or multiple programming languages (we currently use Python, Java, R, JavaScript and SQL), Experience of building unit tests, integration tests, system tests and acceptance tests, Experience in DevOps, using continuous integration and continuous development (we use Jenkins, Nexus, Git), Experience of data analysis profiling, investigating, interpreting and documenting data structures, Familiarity with data modelling techniques and hands on modelling experience (our relational databases are third normal form and star schema), Agile practices, especially being a SCRUM Master, #Data/ AI AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law
31 Mar, 2020
AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world's most serious diseases. Our growth platforms are doing deeply well, and the impact of our older products decline is starting to reduce. And, with the potential of our pipeline and new medicines, we can be confident in our ability to sustain growth for years to come and make an even bigger difference to patients around the world. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a workplace culture that inspires innovation and collaboration. Our vision of a great place to work is one in which all our employees are engaged and passionate about a clear shared purpose and a compelling strategy; where they are encouraged to perform and develop to their full potential; and where they are supported by the right organisation design, culture, technology and processes. As a Data & Analytics engineer you will support solution development, provide technical leadership, and take responsibility for delivery. You are a data professional with a broad range of knowledge and experience across data & analytics, with significant depth in at least one technical area. You will work almost exclusively with AWS services. You will join a team that has delivered cloud solutions, such as the development of auto-scaling data integration and analytic platform. Similarly, we have built an automated cloud ETL test harness which integrates with our evolving CI/CD processes. We have an exciting pipeline of work, so you might be developing a data hub processing terabytes of clinical trial data, the worlds largest genomics platform, a federated reporting capability, a new tax analytics platform, or improvements to any of our existing analytics solutions. You'll be part of a team of engineers who work closely with IT colleagues in UK, US, Sweden, India and Mexico. We have business partners and team members spread globally, so you would need a collaborative delivery approach to be successful. We prefer to use Agile, but choose the appropriate approach for the project. You will provide technical leadership throughout our software development lifecycle, from the initial development of a technical design based on agreed architecture, right through to service. Do you have a real passion for delivering well engineered data and analytics solutions? Because this will make you stand out from other specialists. If you would like to discuss flexible working or part-time working, we would be happy to hear from you. Key responsibilities Define effective ways of end-to-end deliver of our data and analytics platform, drive visualisation strategy to enable specific insights for better business decisions. Manage a team of data and reporting engineers focused on developing groundbreaking visualisation and computational capabilities for our big data platform. Be hands on within the scrum team on a day-to-day basis, continually inspecting and crafting the backlog in response to the changing business requirements or technical discoveries/POCs. Challenge the norm, and push the team to forget the easy route and go after the impossible. Lead technology processes from concept development to completion of project deliverables. Desirable technical skills & experience Experience of cloud techniques and tools (we currently use AWS data & analytics services such as S3, SQS, SNS, Redshift, Postgres, Aurora, MySQL, EMR, HIVE, PIG, Spark), Experience of ETL techniques and tools (we currently use Talend for ETL), Experience of visualisation technologies (we are focused on OBIEE, MicroStrategy, Spotfire, Qlik, Power BI), Experience of building scalable high availability analytics solutions, Experience in one or multiple programming languages (we currently use Python, Java, R, JavaScript and SQL), Experience of building unit tests, integration tests, system tests and acceptance tests, Experience in DevOps, using continuous integration and continuous development (we use Jenkins, Nexus, Git), Experience of data analysis profiling, investigating, interpreting and documenting data structures, Familiarity with data modelling techniques and hands on modelling experience (our relational databases are third normal form and star schema), Agile practices, especially being a SCRUM Master, #Data/ AI AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law
Who we are : Nutmeg is Europe’s leading Digital Wealth Manager, but we don’t want to stop there! We’re continuing to build our platform to help us achieve our mission of being the most trusted Digital Wealth Manager in the world. Job in a nutshell: We run a pure AWS-based cloud environment and deliver features using a continuous delivery approach. Our platform is in the process of being migrated from Mesos to Kubernetes and all our deployments are either containerised services or native mobile apps. Prometheus, Thanos and Grafana are used for observability. We are also migrating into an Event-Driven Architecture with Apache Kafka as its backbone and a polyglot mix of microservices designed following Domain Driven Design principles. We run a strong domain ownership model. As a Principal Engineer you will be a trusted technical authority and someone who communicates to the domains a consistent strategic direction adhering to architecture blueprints and ensuring the highest quality implementation. We are looking for someone with previous job experience as an engineering lead/principal engineer ideally within a financial services company. Requirements Your skills: Great team player with strong technical views focused on achieving best outcomes collaboratively Ability to influence very experienced engineering teams in adopting designs and implementing standards Strong expertise in designing, implementing and maintaining highly-scalable distributed systems A good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing Experience with cloud platforms, ideally AWS, and containerisation tools such as Docker Passion for quality and observability, an ability to understand complex systems and a desire to constantly make things better. Lead cross-team working groups to champion standards, improve engagement and collaboration and drive enhancements Passionate about technology with a strong record of delivering world-class technology in a tech-led space Previous experience with one or more of the following: Distributed systems (designing, managing, failures, testing) JVM based languages (Java, Kotlin) SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis, etc) Cloud experience Data modelling (OLTP) You might also have: Previous experience with one or more of the following: Kubernetes and Cloud Native Kafka, Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect Serverless Event Driven Architecture Spring & Spring Boot ecosystem Domain driven design Also knowledge of monitoring, metrics and Site Reliability Engineering principals Use of agile/lean methodologies for continuous delivery and improvement Knowledge of monitoring, metrics or Site Reliability Engineering Understanding of application security standards Experience of public speaking (can be company internal) Benefits 25 days’ holiday Birthday day off 2 days’ paid community leave Daily delivery of fresh fruit and artisanal coffee Cycle storage and showers onsite Choice of hardware Generous pension plan Private healthcare from day 1 Season ticket loans Competitive salary Access to coaching platform & regular knowledge sharing Part of a diverse and inclusive Nutmeg team
31 Mar, 2020
Who we are : Nutmeg is Europe’s leading Digital Wealth Manager, but we don’t want to stop there! We’re continuing to build our platform to help us achieve our mission of being the most trusted Digital Wealth Manager in the world. Job in a nutshell: We run a pure AWS-based cloud environment and deliver features using a continuous delivery approach. Our platform is in the process of being migrated from Mesos to Kubernetes and all our deployments are either containerised services or native mobile apps. Prometheus, Thanos and Grafana are used for observability. We are also migrating into an Event-Driven Architecture with Apache Kafka as its backbone and a polyglot mix of microservices designed following Domain Driven Design principles. We run a strong domain ownership model. As a Principal Engineer you will be a trusted technical authority and someone who communicates to the domains a consistent strategic direction adhering to architecture blueprints and ensuring the highest quality implementation. We are looking for someone with previous job experience as an engineering lead/principal engineer ideally within a financial services company. Requirements Your skills: Great team player with strong technical views focused on achieving best outcomes collaboratively Ability to influence very experienced engineering teams in adopting designs and implementing standards Strong expertise in designing, implementing and maintaining highly-scalable distributed systems A good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing Experience with cloud platforms, ideally AWS, and containerisation tools such as Docker Passion for quality and observability, an ability to understand complex systems and a desire to constantly make things better. Lead cross-team working groups to champion standards, improve engagement and collaboration and drive enhancements Passionate about technology with a strong record of delivering world-class technology in a tech-led space Previous experience with one or more of the following: Distributed systems (designing, managing, failures, testing) JVM based languages (Java, Kotlin) SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis, etc) Cloud experience Data modelling (OLTP) You might also have: Previous experience with one or more of the following: Kubernetes and Cloud Native Kafka, Kafka Streams, Kafka Connect Serverless Event Driven Architecture Spring & Spring Boot ecosystem Domain driven design Also knowledge of monitoring, metrics and Site Reliability Engineering principals Use of agile/lean methodologies for continuous delivery and improvement Knowledge of monitoring, metrics or Site Reliability Engineering Understanding of application security standards Experience of public speaking (can be company internal) Benefits 25 days’ holiday Birthday day off 2 days’ paid community leave Daily delivery of fresh fruit and artisanal coffee Cycle storage and showers onsite Choice of hardware Generous pension plan Private healthcare from day 1 Season ticket loans Competitive salary Access to coaching platform & regular knowledge sharing Part of a diverse and inclusive Nutmeg team
After considerable growth over the last few years, our IT Team, based at our HQ in Croxley has certainly felt the strain. We need a problem solver, a "doer", that go-to person that rolls their sleeves up and gets stuff done! You will be working alongside our IT Manager. They have seen it all, from small companies, to big cooperates. You are in good hands, the hands of a fellow "doer." This role will suit you if you are are currently doing Desktop Support with SysAdmin experience. When you come onboard you will provide general support and SysAdmin with plans to oversee one of these in the future. If you are ambitious and crave a role that you can own then you are in the right place. There are plenty of ongoing plans to improve and enhance our IT functionality. There will be plenty to learn along the way and we are here to provide the training that will help you run the show. If you are reading this and think it sounds like you, please apply now. We are looking to interview straight away and look forward to hearing from you. Requirements You will need to have good experience of the following: G Suite, Office365, Exchange online PowerShell LDAP Active directory Windows 10 Dell Laptops and Desktops MACs You will also be involved with Azure / AD Linux Anti-virus solutions Benefits Very competitive salary. Salary review annually. EMI share option scheme. Private medical insurance and long-term sickness/disability insurance. Life insurance of four times salary. Assistance with relocation expenses if applicable. 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays. The opportunity to join a friendly, motivated group of people who are all very excited about the StarLeaf journey. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
31 Mar, 2020
After considerable growth over the last few years, our IT Team, based at our HQ in Croxley has certainly felt the strain. We need a problem solver, a "doer", that go-to person that rolls their sleeves up and gets stuff done! You will be working alongside our IT Manager. They have seen it all, from small companies, to big cooperates. You are in good hands, the hands of a fellow "doer." This role will suit you if you are are currently doing Desktop Support with SysAdmin experience. When you come onboard you will provide general support and SysAdmin with plans to oversee one of these in the future. If you are ambitious and crave a role that you can own then you are in the right place. There are plenty of ongoing plans to improve and enhance our IT functionality. There will be plenty to learn along the way and we are here to provide the training that will help you run the show. If you are reading this and think it sounds like you, please apply now. We are looking to interview straight away and look forward to hearing from you. Requirements You will need to have good experience of the following: G Suite, Office365, Exchange online PowerShell LDAP Active directory Windows 10 Dell Laptops and Desktops MACs You will also be involved with Azure / AD Linux Anti-virus solutions Benefits Very competitive salary. Salary review annually. EMI share option scheme. Private medical insurance and long-term sickness/disability insurance. Life insurance of four times salary. Assistance with relocation expenses if applicable. 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays. The opportunity to join a friendly, motivated group of people who are all very excited about the StarLeaf journey. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.