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Job Title: Operations PMO Duration: 6 months, extensions likely Location: Chester/Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH) Salary: Competitive Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone’s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you an analytical thinker with a knack for optimising business processes? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and want to play a pivotal role in a global organisation? Our client, a leader in the banking industry, is searching for a talented Operations PMO to join their Global Markets Operations (GMO) team! Role Overview As the Operations PMO, you will be a strategic partner, supporting a wide range of operational, financial, and business management activities. Your role will be crucial in coordinating senior leadership routines, financial management, headcount reporting, and operational analytics. You will work closely with Finance, HR, Operations, and various leadership teams to ensure transparency and effective decision-making. Key Responsibilities Business Analytics & Reporting: • Develop and communicate business analytics to identify strategic improvement opportunities., • Conduct detailed data analysis to highlight trends and operational inefficiencies., • Build reporting dashboards and analytical models for informed decision-making. Operational Excellence & Process optimisation: • Identify and implement process optimisation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency., • Support strategic initiatives, operational reviews, and project execution for senior executives., • Drive adoption of new tools and best practises for modernising operations. Leadership Communications & Stakeholder Engagement: • Communicate GMO’s strategic priorities to ensure clarity and engagement across the organisation., • Prepare high-quality presentations and executive materials for leadership meetings., • Act as a central coordinator for management reporting cycles and cross-team communication. Risk & Compliance: • Collaborate with control partners to ensure adherence to risk policies and governance frameworks., • Support risk identification and mitigation planning efforts. Required Skills & Experience • Proven experience in business management, operational strategy, or analytics within financial services., • Strong data analysis skills with the ability to derive actionable insights from complex datasets., • Excellent presentation and communication skills, particularly for senior leadership audiences., • Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to navigate a complex business environment. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with automation tools and AI-enabled analytics technologies. Ready to Make an Impact? If you are excited about the opportunity to drive operational excellence and support decision-making in a leading global organisation, we want to hear from you! How to Apply: To apply for this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Please note that if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on file for future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an equal opportunities employer and an employment consultancy. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Ideas | People | Trust We’re BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel the economy – and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We’ll broaden your horizons Audit quality is central to our strategy as an Audit Stream, the key ingredient to our success. Consistent high audit quality enables us to attract, develop and retain talented people and be proud of our work. Audit quality allows us to compete in the market and demonstrate that we can play a key role in market reform. Consistently high audit quality does not happen by chance. It requires a mindset and culture of challenge and professional scepticism, appropriate resources both people and intellectual, investment in central support for engagement teams and technology solutions. Within the last year we have increased our headcount significantly, invested in new partners, and commenced a significant investment programme in our Audit Quality Department. We’ll help you succeed The work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits which are trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companies and their stakeholders. You’ll be someone who is comfortable working pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners. You’ll help deliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevant stakeholders as you provide long term value. This is an opportunity for talented, high performing and ambitious Senior Manager to join the Corporate Reporting Advisory Team (CRT) in the Audit Quality Department (AQD) in an exciting period, to help to shape the role and the expanding team. You will report into the Team Partners and work closely with Directors. General responsibilities • Work with Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Partners within both AQD, the Audit Stream and across the wider firm, • Maintain and encourage an open and constructive environment in which to provide technical accounting support and advice, • Bring pre-existing financial services specialist technical accounting knowledge (this might be Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance focused), and experience to the CRT team and contribute to all output areas, • Provide support and supervision to the more junior team members. Specific responsibilities The individual will support the CRT Directors and other members of AQD, ultimately reporting to the AQD lead partners and will be responsible for the following: • Technical review of a personal portfolio of annual reports of publicly traded and other higher risk companies, working with the audit team to confirm compliance with financial reporting standards, company legislation and regulatory requirements, • Providing clear and practical solutions to the most complex technical financial reporting queries, and act as a consultant for the more junior members of the team in your specialist area, • Preparing and presenting financial reporting training, updates and seminars both internally and externally, • Helping to develop financial reporting tools and guidance for application by the firm’s partners and staff, • Writing articles and other publications on financial reporting matters for internal and external communications, • Assisting with the preparation of draft responses to external consultations in relation to legal, regulatory and financial reporting matters, • Monitoring external developments in financial reporting areas and, specifically in your specialist area, reporting back to the team and developing an appropriate action plan where required, • Supporting and coaching the more junior members of the CRT and wider AQD team. The role would be particularly suited to an individual with experience of working within the technical department of another major firm of accountants, or an experienced auditor who is looking to move into a technical role and is able to demonstrate a strong technical aptitude. The right candidate for this role will: • Be ACA/ICAS qualified or overseas equivalent, • Be a Senior Manager in a technical team or have other relevant experience in technical financial reporting, • Exhibit a strong working knowledge of:, • IFRSs, UK GAAP, and the Companies Act, • Sector specialism for financial services, particularly Banking and Alternative Finance, Fintech or Insurance. The content requirements for the annual report of a company listed on either the Main Market or the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, • The wider financial reporting environment, including future developments in law, regulation and emerging areas, • Have practical experience of performing technical reviews of annual reports of listed companies, • Have a proven ability to apply technical knowledge to complex financial reporting issues and provide practical and supportable solutions, • Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, and an ability to adapt as appropriate to the scenario, • Have an ability to create productive relationships across the firm and network and to influence other senior professionals, • Be willing to work as part of a close-knit team and as a self-directed individual, • Be highly motivated and proactive, with a desire to innovate and seek new ways of improving our service to internal customers. You’ll be able to be yourself; we’ll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We’re committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We’re in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’re looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in our future, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better. #LI-SS3 #TJ-SS3

Operational Risk Analyst - Global Markets Location: Chester | Hybrid - 3 days on site, 2 days remote Contract: 6 Months £475 a day via Umbrella Company About the Role We are seeking a Risk Analyst to join the Markets Onboarding and Data, Derivatives, and Enablement (MODE) Operations team within Global Markets Operations (GMO), on behalf of our high-profile banking client! In this role, you will support operational risk management by assisting the team in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, maintaining controls, and supporting audits and regulatory engagements. You'll gain hands-on experience in a dynamic global markets environment and work closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen risk frameworks. What You'll Do Support the MODE Risk team in day-to-day risk monitoring and control activities Assist with audit preparation, regulatory assessments, and remediation planning Maintain the Single Process Inventory (SPI) framework and contribute to process governance Help produce risk reports, issue logs, and root cause analyses Collaborate with Audit, Compliance, and Operational Risk partners on emerging themes Ensure timely identification and escalation of operational risks Who We're Looking For Investment Banking experience. Operationally minded and analytical with strong attention to detail Some experience in financial services, operational risk, or global markets support functions Excellent communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Team player who is eager to learn and develop in risk and operations If this opportunity is of interest, apply now with an up-to-date CV for consideration! Note - if you do not hear back within 72 hours of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however, we will have your CV and contact details on files should something more suitable arise. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive

Job Title: Operations PMO Duration: 6 months, extensions likely Location: Chester/Hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days WFH) Salary: Competitive Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you an analytical thinker with a knack for optimising business processes? Do you thrive in dynamic environments and want to play a pivotal role in a global organisation? Our client, a leader in the banking industry, is searching for a talented Operations PMO to join their Global Markets Operations (GMO) team! Role Overview As the Operations PMO, you will be a strategic partner, supporting a wide range of operational, financial, and business management activities. Your role will be crucial in coordinating senior leadership routines, financial management, headcount reporting, and operational analytics. You will work closely with Finance, HR, Operations, and various leadership teams to ensure transparency and effective decision-making. Key Responsibilities Business Analytics & Reporting: Develop and communicate business analytics to identify strategic improvement opportunities. Conduct detailed data analysis to highlight trends and operational inefficiencies. Build reporting dashboards and analytical models for informed decision-making.Operational Excellence & Process optimisation: Identify and implement process optimisation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. Support strategic initiatives, operational reviews, and project execution for senior executives. Drive adoption of new tools and best practises for modernising operations.Leadership Communications & Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate GMO's strategic priorities to ensure clarity and engagement across the organisation. Prepare high-quality presentations and executive materials for leadership meetings. Act as a central coordinator for management reporting cycles and cross-team communication.Risk & Compliance: Collaborate with control partners to ensure adherence to risk policies and governance frameworks. Support risk identification and mitigation planning efforts.Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in business management, operational strategy, or analytics within financial services. Strong data analysis skills with the ability to derive actionable insights from complex datasets. Excellent presentation and communication skills, particularly for senior leadership audiences. Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to navigate a complex business environment.Preferred Qualifications Experience with automation tools and AI-enabled analytics technologies.Ready to Make an Impact? If you are excited about the opportunity to drive operational excellence and support decision-making in a leading global organisation, we want to hear from you! How to Apply: To apply for this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Please note that if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, your application may not have been successful on this occasion. However, we may keep your details on file for future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an equal opportunities employer and an employment consultancy. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention

Operational Risk Analyst - Global Markets Location: Chester | Hybrid - 3 days on site, 2 days remote Contract: 6 Months £475 a day via Umbrella Company About the Role We are seeking a Risk Analyst to join the Markets Onboarding and Data, Derivatives, and Enablement (MODE) Operations team within Global Markets Operations (GMO), on behalf of our high-profile banking client! In this role, you will support operational risk management by assisting the team in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, maintaining controls, and supporting audits and regulatory engagements. You'll gain hands-on experience in a dynamic global markets environment and work closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen risk frameworks. What You'll Do Support the MODE Risk team in day-to-day risk monitoring and control activities Assist with audit preparation, regulatory assessments, and remediation planning Maintain the Single Process Inventory (SPI) framework and contribute to process governance Help produce risk reports, issue logs, and root cause analyses Collaborate with Audit, Compliance, and Operational Risk partners on emerging themes Ensure timely identification and escalation of operational risks Who We're Looking For Investment Banking experience. Operationally minded and analytical with strong attention to detail Some experience in financial services, operational risk, or global markets support functions Excellent communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Team player who is eager to learn and develop in risk and operations If this opportunity is of interest, apply now with an up-to-date CV for consideration! Note - if you do not hear back within 72 hours of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, however, we will have your CV and contact details on files should something more suitable arise. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive

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