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Senior Manager – Credit Assurance – 2nd line 📍 London (Hybrid Working)A growing UK specialist SME bank is seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Credit Quality Assurance to join its second line Credit Risk function.This is a senior oversight role suited to an individual with a strong underwriting background who has moved into, or is looking to move into, a broader credit risk oversight and quality assurance position. The successful candidate will bring deep experience of credit underwriting standards, transaction assessment and credit decisioning within banking or specialist lending environments.The OpportunityReporting into senior Credit Risk leadership, you will lead second line Credit Assurance activity across specialist lending portfolios, providing independent oversight, constructive challenge and early identification of emerging credit and regulatory risks.The role requires an individual capable of reviewing complex credit decisions and underwriting rationale with credibility, confidence and commercial judgement. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across Risk, Credit and the wider business to strengthen governance, improve consistency of underwriting standards and enhance overall credit quality.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and develop second line Credit Quality Assurance activity across specialist lending portfoliosConduct detailed reviews of credit underwriting quality, credit decisioning and policy adherenceChallenge underwriting rationale, structure and risk assessment across first line teamsProduce high-quality, insightful reporting for senior governance committeesLead meetings with business leaders to review QA findings and agree remediation actionsSupport Credit Committee and related governance forumsIdentify emerging credit, operational and regulatory risksContribute to the ongoing enhancement of credit risk frameworks, controls and reportingSupport risk and control self-assessment (RCSA) activity within Credit RiskDeliver feedback, coaching and targeted training to underwriting and credit teams where requiredAbout YouWe are specifically looking for candidates with a strong background in credit underwriting alongside experience in credit risk oversight, quality assurance or credit governance.You are likely to bring:Significant hands-on underwriting experience within commercial, real estate, development, bridging or specialist finance lendingExperience within Credit Risk, Credit Oversight, Quality Assurance or broader second line risk functionsStrong understanding of credit risk frameworks, governance and credit operationsThe ability to review and challenge complex transactions with balanced and independent judgementExperience gained within banking, challenger banking or specialist lending environmentsExcellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skillsExperience producing senior management and committee reportingRelevant professional qualifications (CIA, CRMA, CFA or similar) advantageousAdditional InformationHybrid working model (London-based)Senior stakeholder exposure across Risk and Credit leadershipOpportunity to contribute to the evolution of a growing specialist lenderCompetitive package and benefits availableFor a confidential discussion or to express interest, please apply directly or contact us privately for further information.

Stress Testing Modelling Manager📍 London (Hybrid – 3 days in office / 2 from home) 💰 £90,000–£95,000 benefitsWe are partnering with a specialist UK banking institution to appoint a Stress Testing Modelling Manager into a high-profile role within its Risk function. This is a strategic hire replacing an established Senior Manager and offers the opportunity to play a key role in shaping stress testing, ICAAP and credit risk modelling capability across the organisation.The successful individual will lead critical modelling and forecasting activity supporting ICAAP, corporate planning and wider credit risk analytics, while partnering closely with senior stakeholders across Risk and Finance.This role combines technical model development with commercially focused analytics and stakeholder engagement, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on quantitative work and influencing decision-making.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development, enhancement and execution of stress testing models across ICAAP and corporate planning processesDeliver credit risk and macroeconomic forecasting models using a range of statistical and analytical techniquesSupport IFRS 9 model development, monitoring and validation activitiesProvide analytical insight and recommendations to senior stakeholders across Risk, Finance and the wider businessPartner with stakeholders to interpret model outputs and apply appropriate expert judgementContribute to the ongoing enhancement of data infrastructure and model governance frameworksSupport regulatory and internal audit interactions where requiredAbout the TeamSenior Manager level positionLeadership responsibility across a growing modelling and analytics functionTeam structure includes 7 individuals beneath the role, including 2 direct Senior Manager reports and broader indirect oversight responsibilitiesHighly visible role with regular interaction across Risk leadership and senior business stakeholdersCandidate ProfileWe are particularly interested in individuals with:Strong experience in stress testing, ICAAP and credit risk modelling within banking or specialist lending environmentsA non-retail banking backgroundExpertise across forecasting, regression modelling, impairment modelling and credit analyticsStrong SQL and/or SAS capabilityExperience engaging with senior stakeholders and translating technical outputs into business insightExcellent communication and influencing skillsThis is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded specialist lender with a collaborative culture, strong growth trajectory and significant investment in its risk and analytics capability.

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Location: Switzerland Sector: Financial Services We are supporting a rapidly growing, internationally operating financial services organisation in the search for an experienced Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the organisation’s global information security and cyber risk framework, ensuring robust governance, regulatory compliance, and resilience against evolving cyber threats. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and maintain the organisation’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) and overall cyber risk framework.Develop and implement cyber risk policies, procedures, and governance standards aligned with regulatory requirements and industry best practice.Identify, assess, and report cyber risks while driving effective mitigation strategies.Oversee vendor and third-party security risk, including supplier assessments and governance requirements.Define and conduct second line of defence cyber risk controls and support first line teams in control design and operation.Coordinate responses to security incidents and manage regulatory reporting obligations across multiple jurisdictions.Lead remediation of audit and regulatory findings related to cyber risk.Promote a strong security culture through awareness and training initiatives.Engage with senior leadership and the Board, providing regular updates on cyber risk posture.About You10 years’ experience in information security, including senior roles such as CISO or Deputy CISO.Experience reporting to Board or executive leadership within a regulated environment.Strong background in cyber risk management, security governance, and incident response.Experience managing vendors and third-party security risk.Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills.Technical understanding of modern platforms and digital asset technologies is advantageous.This is a unique opportunity to shape the global cyber security strategy of a forward-thinking organisation operating at the intersection of finance and digital innovation.Please get in touch ao apply for more information.

HR Consultant – Consultancy Environment | Belfast (Hybrid) | Up to £35,000 Benefits We’re supporting a growing HR consultancy in Belfast with the appointment of an HR Consultant to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a client-facing environment, supporting a range of organisations with day-to-day HR matters and people-related challenges. The Role This is not a traditional in-house HR position. As an HR Consultant, you’ll work with multiple clients, advising and supporting across a broad range of HR activities including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations matters (such as disciplinaries, grievances and performance management), redundancies and general HR guidance. The role requires someone adaptable, organised and confident managing different client environments, as priorities can change quickly and no two days will be the same. Requirements • CIPD qualified (essential) • Previous HR experience based in Belfast • Around 1–2 years’ HR experience • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-client environment Please note this role cannot offer visa sponsorship, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. What’s on Offer • Salary up to £35,000 plus benefits • Hybrid working (up to 2 days in the office) • Exposure to a wide variety of industries and HR challenges • Opportunity to build experience in a consultancy environment and continue developing your HR career If you’re looking to step into a more varied, client-facing HR role and develop your consultancy skills, this could be a great next move.

Executive Assistant to CTO/COO – Edinburgh (Hybrid) We’re looking for a highly capable Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to a CTO/COO within a fast-paced, growing organisation. This is a true C-suite role where you’ll act as a trusted right hand to a senior leader operating across both technical and operational priorities. You’ll play a key role in enabling strategic focus by managing complexity, anticipating needs, and ensuring seamless day-to-day execution across a demanding and fast-moving workload. This is not a traditional EA role — it requires someone who thrives on being one step ahead, brings structure to ambiguity, and confidently manages shifting priorities in a high-pressure, ever-changing environment. What you’ll be doingProviding high-level executive support to the CTO/COOManaging a complex and constantly changing diary and inboxCoordinating meetings, preparing agendas, briefing packs, and follow-upsActing as a key point of contact between the CTO/COO and senior stakeholdersManaging end-to-end travel arrangements and logisticsPreparing high-quality presentations and executive documentationSupporting leadership meetings, offsites, and eventsCoordinating priorities across multiple workstreams and stakeholdersWorking closely with other EAs to drive consistency and efficiency across the executive functionSupporting key projects and helping improve processes across the wider businessWhat we’re looking forProven experience supporting at senior or C-suite levelStrong background managing complex diaries, inboxes, and competing prioritiesConfident engaging with senior stakeholders and managing expectationsExcellent communication skills and strong attention to detailProactive, solutions-focused mindset with sound judgement and discretionAbility to remain calm, organised, and effective in a fast-paced environmentAdvanced Microsoft Office skills (especially Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)Experience coordinating travel and complex logisticsCollaborative approach and experience working within an EA network or support teamAbout you You are a confident and highly organised Executive Assistant who thrives in fast-moving environments where priorities shift quickly. You anticipate needs, take ownership without needing direction, and are trusted to operate with discretion and professionalism at all times. You enjoy being close to senior decision-making, bringing structure to complexity, and enabling leaders to focus on what matters most. The offerHybrid working (Edinburgh-based)Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-makingCollaborative and high-performing environmentOpportunity to shape and elevate executive support across the businessIf you’re an experienced EA who enjoys working closely with senior leaders and thrives in a role where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.

Our client is on a mission to redefine how trust is established in B2B relationships. As a fast-growing commercial risk data and analytics company, their proprietary platform gives businesses unmatched visibility into 20M U.S. businesses by blending leading public and regulatory sources with exclusive, peer-contributed data — powering smarter decisions across customer acquisition, underwriting, fraud prevention, and portfolio monitoring.Having recently closed a significant Series A funding round, our client is entering their next phase of growth and is now looking to hire a Head of Data Science to lead the build-out of their data science function. Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth fintech at a pivotal moment — shaping the analytical products that sit at the heart of the business and driving measurable commercial outcomes across embedded retail lending, BNPL, SMB lending, payment processing, and healthcare finance. If you're a hands-on data science leader with deep expertise in risk modelling, alternative data, and a passion for turning complex data into scalable, revenue-generating products — this is the role for you.Analytical Product Development•    Own end-to-end development of analytic products—from raw data ingestion to scalable, production-ready outputs•    Design and iterate on features, attributes, and models that convert proprietary data assets into differentiated, commercial products•    Partner with Product and Engineering to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and embedded into workflowsScorecard & Attribute Development•    Design, build, and refine risk scores and predictive attributes across multiple use cases•    Manage and maintain multiple scorecard versions simultaneously•    Produce clear, audit-ready documentation of model methodologies to support client compliance and transparencyMachine Learning & Data Science Execution•    Develop and deploy machine learning models using Python, SQL, and modern ML frameworks•    Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify trends, signals, and opportunities•    Ensure data quality through rigorous preprocessing, validation, and monitoring•    Collaborate with data engineering to build scalable pipelines and support production ML workflowsAlternative Data Strategy•    Lead ingestion and productization of external and alternative data sources (e.g., cash-flow data, commerce platforms, vertical SaaS systems)•    Translate raw external data into structured attributes and predictive signals beyond traditional bureau data•    Identify new data partnerships that expand the organisation's data moat and product capabilitiesProof of Concept (POC) Delivery•    Partner with go-to-market teams to design and execute analytical POCs for prospective clients•    Translate client use cases into compelling, data-driven demonstrations that accelerate sales cycles•    Rapidly prototype and iterate models to showcase measurable valueTeam Leadership & Scaling•    Build, mentor, and scale the data science team•    Establish best practices for modeling, documentation, experimentation, and deployment•    Foster a culture of high standards, ownership, and continuous learningClient & Stakeholder Engagement•    Engage directly with clients as needed to explain methodologies and analytical outputs•    Support onboarding and ensure deliverables meet compliance and documentation requirements•    Communicate complex data science concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholdersCross-Functional Leadership•    Partner closely with Engineering, Product, and GTM teams to align on priorities and execution•    Ensure data science initiatives are commercially relevant and tied to business outcomes•    Define and support data governance standards for quality, security, and compliance•    Work with IT and Engineering to ensure scalable, efficient data infrastructureRequired Qualifications•    Advanced degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field•    5–7 years of experience in data science, including leadership responsibilities•    Deep expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics•    Strong hands-on proficiency in Python and SQL•    Proven experience building and deploying models at scale•    Demonstrated success developing risk scores, attributes, and scorecards (including version management)•    Experience working with alternative/non-bureau data sources (e.g., cash-flow, merchant, or platform data)•    Strong attention to detail, particularly in model documentation and compliance requirements•    Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into business valuePreferred Qualifications•    Experience scaling and leading high-performing data science teams•    Background in fintech, embedded finance, SMB lending, payments, or merchant ecosystems•    Client-facing experience supporting POCs, sales processes, and onboarding•    Experience integrating and structuring third-party data sources (e.g., commerce platforms, vertical SaaS tools)•    Familiarity with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, NoSQL) and cloud ML platforms (AWS SageMaker, GCP, Azure ML)What Success Looks Like•    Launch of scalable, revenue-generating analytic products powered by proprietary and alternative data•    Measurable lift in customer acquisition, underwriting accuracy, or portfolio performance•    A high-performing, scalable data science team with strong standards and velocity•    Tight alignment between data science outputs and the organization's commercial strategy

Fund Operations Associate DirectorWe are exclusively working with a London-based client in the fund services and investment platform space who has recently established a regulated AIFM. They are now looking to appoint an AD to lead the build-out and ongoing development of the AIFM function, taking ownership of its operating model, governance framework, and oversight processes as the platform scales. This is a key role sitting at the centre of a growing regulated platform, with responsibility across fund oversight, risk, valuation governance, and client delivery within alternative investment fund structures. Roles & ResponsibilitiesLead the design and implementation of the AIFM operating model, including governance, control framework, and oversight structures across the platform.Take ownership of fund oversight activities, including delegation arrangements, portfolio monitoring, and ongoing assessment of third-party service providers.Oversee risk management and valuation governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with AIFMD, IPEV guidelines, and internal policies.Ensure robust regulatory compliance, including oversight of Annex IV reporting, FCA requirements, and ongoing regulatory engagement.Act as a key client and intermediary contact, supporting client relationship management and business development across fund and corporate structures.Contribute to the development of scalable fund platform solutions, including onboarding processes for new managers and structuring support.Support operational resilience and oversight of key outsourced providers including administrators, depositaries, and investment managers.Work closely with senior leadership to drive the growth and commercial performance of the AIFM and wider platform.Essential Skills & ExperienceStrong experience working within AIFM, AIFMD, or alternative investment fund structures, ideally within fund administration, ManCo, or platform environments.Demonstrable experience in fund oversight, risk management, valuation governance, and delegation oversight within alternative investment funds.Exposure to client-facing roles and/or business development, with experience supporting fund launches or emerging manager platforms preferred.

Head of Risk - PCF 14, 39-B & 39-C Investment Management Dublin City Centre- Hybrid - 3 days in the office per week 90-120k This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge and wants to be part of growing a business. The business is already authorised by the CBI and they are looking to continue their growth and scale up from their head office in Dublin. There's a great buzz and a lot of exciting things on the horizon so it's a really great time to join! You'll be joining a small, collaborative leadership team and you'll have a very important role to play in the future of the business. This role is suitable for someone who is an established PCF role holder or someone who is looking to take a step up.  Your Role: Manage the risk framework and ensure the business remains on top of their regulatory requirements Work closely with the investment team and support with fund launches Drafting and presenting board reports Maintain a strong relationship with the regulator Manage and support the business across all key risk areas - Operational Risk, Fund Risk, TPRM, Operational Resilience, Cyber Risk etc About You: 7  years risk experience Experience of working in the Investment Management industry - Strong UCITS knowledge Hold a relevant professional qualification/certification  Strong collaborator and communicator If this resonates with you and you would like to learn more, apply here or reach out to me directly for more information!  darren.hogan@broadgatesearch.com