JR455 – Marketing & Communications Director – B2B Technology (Software) – London – Permanent - £110k - £140k + bonus/benefits

A leading software company are looking for a Marketing & Communications Director to join the business in a newly created position.

Reporting into the CMO, the postholder will take responsibility for devising and implementing the marketing strategy and scaling the marketing function. You will have experience working for a sales driven Software Tech or Data Analytics firm planning and executing integrated campaigns, driving marketing activities to develop and maintain brand positioning, oversee a content marketing department who will execute the social media strategy and have an SEO/SEM strategy in place.

You will manage several relationships across the business with the likes of Product, HR, Finance and Senior Leadership. You will also manage the relationship between Marketing & PR agencies and be supported with a large budget to deliver the company objectives.

The postholder will have experience using marketing automation platforms, have a data driven approach to marketing and be able to provide reporting/metrics/analysis to key stakeholders.

To be considered:

• Current or recent experience working in the Software Tech or Data Analytics space
• Experience leading and growing a Marketing function
• Broad Digital, Marketing & Comms experience, managing large budgets £1m+
• Devise and oversee the implementation of the content strategy, experienced with Social, SEO/SEM
• Used marketing automation platforms
• Data driven, able to provide reporting and analysis to senior leadership
• Managing key stakeholder relationships

This opportunity is being managed by James Reeves at McGregor Boyall.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Purpose

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of the business and have a large impact on the future growth plans. The Operational Tax team are responsible for QI Documentation and Reporting to the IRS (1042-S/1042/1099), FATCA/CRS and ISA reporting to HMRC, and Fulfilment of Regulatory Documents for clients, amongst other operational tax matters. They also provide internal control and oversight on the operational teams in relation to regulatory processes and issues.

• Preparing, reviewing and submitting various returns and reports, monthly, quarterly and annually.
• Maintaining up to date regulatory knowledge, informing the business of new and changing regulations and working with other departments to implement change as needed.
• Periodic review of process and procedure around the business to ensure it is compliant with regulations and business policy.
• Support and advise other areas of the business with any matters related to operational taxes.

Accountabilities
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:

• Good understanding and working knowledge of IRS forms W-8 series and W-9, and the administration of US Persons; associated withholding tax requirements; 1042-S and 1042 reporting; 1099 (DIV/INT and B) reporting.
• Good understanding of FATCA/CRS reporting and managing changes of circumstance/self-certification.
• Up to date knowledge of the ISA Manager guidelines and reporting requirements.

CORE CAPABILITIES:

• Ability to independently undertake complex reporting, including liaison with clients, external contacts, public authorities, government and law enforcement agencies.
• Be the first contact point for risk advice, process guidance and system knowledge to both external and internal customers on financial crime.

LEADERSHIP

• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external contacts in order to assist in Operational Tax matters. Demonstrate professionalism and integrity with all stakeholders
• Escalate promptly any identified breaches to tax regulations to the appropriate regulatory body and line manager.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• The ability to manage large, deadline driven workloads
• The ability to analyse and problem solve, and a good attention to detail
• Excellent MS Excel skills, and the ability to pick up new systems and software quickly

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Security Operations Analyst / SOC Engineer (SIEM, Firewall, Cyber, ArcSight, LogRhythm, RSA etc) is urgently required by my Global IT Services Client for a rolling 3-month contract to be based 100% remote.

The client is recruiting for multiple levels of SOC Engineers with experience in a variety of SIEM tools to work – support the SOC from home.

The SIEM Analyst is responsible for the security analysis, incident classification and incident response actions including notification and alerting. Monitors for possible security incidents, using knowledge of attack types and standard protocol behaviour to classify incidents, comment, and provide advice on mitigation or remedial actions to the client.

Skills & Experience

• Monitoring client security infrastructure, identifying and reporting Real Time attacks and vulnerabilities on the client network.
• Identification of incidents and subsequent analysis and investigation to determine their severity and the response required.
• Ensure that incidents are correctly reported and documented in accordance with government policy and procedures.
• Be prepared to provide a Technical Escalation Point during security incidents, establishing the extent of an attack, the business impacts, and advising on how best to contain the incident along with advice on systems hardening and mitigation measures to prevent a re-occurrence.
• Maintain a keen understanding of evolving threats and vulnerabilities to ensure the security of the client network.
• As required update Protective Monitoring/SOC documentation, processes and procedures and ensure currency.

Provide on job training to develop junior members of the SOC team

For more information please contact Neil Morgan at McGregor Boyall.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

JR452 – Digital Marketing Manager – Sports & Gaming – Permanent – Liverpool/Manchester - £30k - £40k + Bonus/Benefits

Our client is a leading Sports & Gaming company who are hiring a talented Digital Marketing Manager.

The postholder will oversee a team of 4 digital marketing executives and support the development and implementation of the digital strategy. You will have experience working in a highly sales & acquisition driven environment targeting consumers, expertise delivering targeted and personalised marketing campaigns to new and existing customers. Understanding the cost per acquisition and reporting frequently to board and key stakeholders essential.

Broad digital marketing experience will be required to carry out this opportunity with a strong understanding of CRM, PPC, SEO and Affiliate marketing. Experience working closely with UX/CRO teams and identifying opportunities to improve conversion and customer experience.

In addition, the successful candidate will be a strong networker, be able to manage multiple ongoing projects, hold strong written and verbal communications skills and want to continually surpass expectations.

To be considered:

• Digital Marketing experience, working in a sales and acquisition environment targeting consumers (B2C)
• Experience leading a small team, coaching and mentoring
• Broad digital marketing experience will include PPC, SEO, Affiliate marketing, as well as CRM, Multi-channel campaigns and Social Media
• Worked with UX/CRO teams, identifying opportunities to improve customer/user experience
• Strong analytics skills
• Solid reporting and ROI expertise, comfortable presenting to board level stakeholders
• Agency management

This opportunity is being managed by James Reeves at McGregor Boyall.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

By conducting audits and internal investigations that focus on mitigating the impact of cyber disruption and ensure that the organisation is orchestrating a robust resilience approach that helps identify any risks, protect all applications and its data.

You will have a track record in conducting IT Audits, specifically cybersecurity, and compiling technical reports that detail any and all vulnerabilities or gaps in the organisation’s security posture. This can be utilised as a roadmap for further improvement of cybersecurity and IT security strategy for the bank.

You will have:

• Relevant qualifications such as; CISSP, CISA or CISM are highly advantageous.
• Significant experience in conducting Cyber Security audits or auditing infrastructure that is Cloud based.
• Ideally good Knowledge of core cyber controls and technologies and operational resilience frameworks and cloud technologies.
• All industries considered, however preference for Financial Services.
• Excellent communication skills required with experience of engaging with Executive Management.
• Ability to provide opinion and direction clearly and concisely with regards the state of risk and the control environment.
• Strong technical skills.
• Self-starter with ability to deliver the audit plan.
• Able to work collaboratively with team members within audit and across the organisation.
• The ability to assess risks, identify key controls, and document appropriate test plans to deliver on audit objectives.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

The role:

As the Head of UK VAT, you will be responsible for managing UK VAT for my client and its subsidiaries. You will advise on all UK VAT issues and be the primary contact to ensure the group adheres to UK VAT law and meets all obligations by HMRC.

• Managing and overseeing UK VAT
• Oversee VAT return compliance
• Submit quarterly VAT return to HMRC
• Knowledge of VAT law and strong technical understanding of VAT
• Managing UK VAT strategy for the UK entity and monitor future developments (legislative and commercial)
• Management and supervision of UK VAT manager
• Managing and overseeing UK VAT advice to business lines and functions across the group
• Advising on a wide variety of UK VAT issues including fund management, corporate finance, commodities, real estate, leasing as well as retail and investment banking.

You:

• Strong track record of providing VAT advice in the financial services industry
• Wide variety and spectrum of VAT advisory expertise gained in a practical role
• Direct experience of advising on commodity transactions and leasing is highly sought
• Highly effective and strong communication skills
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Advanced Excel user
• Strong analytical skills

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

The role

As a Senior Manager you will be the primary client contact for your given portfolio working closely with the relevant Director. You will have exposure to a wide range of clients and industries tailored to both your expertise and future career progression. Client contact will vary based on individual client demands from almost weekly to annually. Together with the other accounts managers you will be responsible for allocating client assignments within the work planner, to the correct level of accounts team member and ensuring the work is completed on time and within budget. You will be expected to provide constructive mentoring support to the accounts team as they continue on their professional journey.

Together with the other accounts managers, you should be continually looking for improvements within the client experience, internal efficiencies and accounts department team welfare.

You will be expected to work autonomously, managing and evaluating various client and internal demands to achieve agreed deadlines. Our clients strives to continually exceed client expectations on service and delivery.

A proven track record of expertise in accounting and corporate tax and within varied industries is a pre-requisite for the role.

IT knowledge is critical and you must be competent on Excel. You should also be comfortable with cloud based bookkeeping solutions. Financial modelling and cash flow projections are also often required by clients .

The role will be primarily office based, though our client encourages Accounts Department Managers to visit key clients as well as attending external meetings with the Directors. In addition, they would look to accounts department managers to look to get involved in business development

For the right candidate there is significant career progression and specialisation opportunities beyond manager

Progression

This role will progress into a Partner within 2-3 years

Job role:

• Manage a client portfolio of 75-100 limited company clients
• Portfolio expected to manage of c£400k
• Allocation of client assignments and team members on the work planner
• Review and feedback of accounts and supporting file
• Day to day client queries
• Be part of a management team responsible for the efficiencies and mentoring of the accounts department
• Budgeting and WIP management of client portfolio
• Weekly meetings and reporting with Directors
• Ensure technically up to date with latest accounting and tax aspects
• Taking on small short-term internal projects as they arise

Requirements:

• ACCA/ACA qualified
• Good knowledge of bookkeeping packages including Sage, Xero and Receipt Bank
• Excellent knowledge of Excel and data analysis techniques
• Good level knowledge of VAT, rules and schemes
• A good level of personal tax knowledge would be advantageous
• Knowledge of IRIS accounts suite would be advantageous
• Some previous audit exposure would be advantageous
• Superb written and spoken English
• Must be highly enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Can work as part of a team or independently

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

JR444 – Senior Pricing Manager – Financial Services – Permanent – West Sussex - £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus/Benefits

Our client is a well-regarded Insurance company who are looking for a talented Pricing Manager to join the business.

The post holder will have the opportunity to oversee a team and lead the implementation of the retail pricing strategy. The individual will need strong pricing experience covering pricing strategies, framework, pricing changes, pricing tools and pricing reviews. You will also build and maintain predictive models and have experience of SAS, Emblem, Radar, Excel and advanced statistical techniques.

It is essential that the post holder has current/recent personal lines insurance experience.

To be considered:

• Demonstrable pricing management experience from personal lines Insurance
• Significant experience with pricing strategies, reviews, frameworks, tools and changes
• Strong analytics experience
• Experience of SAS, Emblem, Radar, Excel and advanced statistical techniques
• Able to manage product teams, motivate and coach team members
• Strong relationship development and management skills
• Comfortable navigating through a complex business

This opportunity is being managed by James Reeves at McGregor Boyall.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Global Tier 1 Investment Bank seeks experienced Java Developer to join the firms E-Trading Global Markets Division. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest and background in the E-Trading business. Possess proven multithreading development skills utilising the latest Java technology. The team are set up to work in a strats model and primarily trade Fixed Income and Rates products.

This is a very exciting opportunity to be a key part of this growing front office strats team working on a combination of greenfield and existing platforms being developed concurrently.

Day to day you will be building an electronic offering and working closely with the stakeholders and the trading business. You will be developing high performance E-Trading components with trader automation as a core concept and will be working with a wider development team to ensure solutions are cross-product and help consolidate existing functionality.

This team are using a modern tech stack of Java11+ and moving onto an AWS architecture. Flexible/home working available.

Key skills and experience required:

• Expert level Java and Multi-threading knowledge and experience.
• Low latency systems experience a benefit
• Expertise in IRS/Rates pricing, analytics, yield curves.
• Strong experience in Fixed Income Trading systems.
• Exposure working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Object oriented design and development, design patterns.
• Credit business experience, comfortable with key business concepts.
• Some exposure to risk management would be a bonus
• Flexible/home working available.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Global Tier 1 Investment Bank seeks experienced Java Developer to join the firms E-Trading Global Markets Division. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest and background in the E-Trading business. Possess proven multithreading development skills utilising the latest Java technology. The team are set up to work in a strats model and primarily trade Fixed Income and Rates products.

This is a very exciting opportunity to be a key part of this growing front office strats team working on a combination of greenfield and existing platforms being developed concurrently.

Day to day you will be building an electronic offering and working closely with the stakeholders and the trading business. You will be developing high performance E-Trading components with trader automation as a core concept and will be working with a wider development team to ensure solutions are cross-product and help consolidate existing functionality.

This team are using a modern tech stack of Java11+ and moving onto an AWS architecture. Flexible/home working available.

Key skills and experience required:

• Expert level Java and Multi-threading knowledge and experience.
• Low latency systems experience a benefit
• Expertise in IRS/Rates pricing, analytics, yield curves.
• Strong experience in Fixed Income Trading systems.
• Exposure working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Object oriented design and development, design patterns.
• Credit business experience, comfortable with key business concepts.
• Some exposure to risk management would be a bonus
• Flexible/home working available.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.