Senior Portfolio Manager – Fund of Funds

I have a new role for a cybersecurity platform engineer with a financial services client of mine based in Galway. This role will fall within the application/infrastructure security team.

Skills required:

• Experience in automation and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Knowledge of application security (e.g., Pen Testing, SCA, SAST, DAST) and API protocols (REST, SOAP, GraphQL, etc.) is a plus
• Familiarity with OWASP Top 10 and secure coding practices.
• Cloud experience and data skills

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain security tools for CI/CD pipelines and developer workflows.
• Evaluate and leverage technologies to eliminate application vulnerabilities.
• Improve automation, test coverage, and production health.
• Collaborate with business partners to deliver effective solutions.
• Document and share processes to promote knowledge transfer.

Our client, a Glob al eCommerce business, are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organized Operations Recruiting Coordinator (RC) to join their dynamic recruiting team on a 6 Month FTC. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing the hiring process and building strong relationships with candidates, often serving as their first point of contact. The ideal candidate is an organizational expert who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, and adapts quickly to changing priorities. If you’re eager to gain experience in a top-tier recruiting organization, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Schedule interviews and phone screenings, coordinating directly with candidates and hiring managers—including travel arrangements for visiting candidates.
• Maintain and update candidate records and job postings in recruiting systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Provide timely follow-up communication to candidates regarding their application status via phone and email.
• Track recruiting activities and generate weekly reports on candidate status.
• Organize and facilitate post-interview debrief meetings, including preparing relevant materials.
• Identify opportunities to enhance the candidate experience and improve scheduling efficiency.
• Support additional recruiting activities and administrative tasks as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Recruiting Coordinator or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

To learn more about this role, apply directly or get in touch at Ricky.brereton@nicollcurtin.com

This is a permanent role with one of my financial services clients based in Galway. 

Expertise Required:

• 5+ years in systems engineering, including experience with contact center platforms like Genesys, Avaya, Cisco, or Amazon Connect.

• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Agile (Scrum, Kanban) methods, software development, and automation.

• Knowledge of enterprise-scale architecture, ensuring high availability and business continuity.

• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and VoIP/SIP technologies.

• Proven ability to work independently under pressure and document processes.

• Experience in 24/7 production environments.

Key Skills:

• Ownership mentality with a focus on delivering results.

• Collaborative in fast-paced, team environments.

• Produces clean, testable code and solves complex problems.

• Passion for automation and continuous improvement.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and influencing abilities.

Value Delivered:

• Leading technology solutions that address business challenges.

• Driving Agile development practices and improving platform stability.

• Simplifying systems through consistency and refactoring.

• Enhancing monitoring, telemetry, and operational stability.

• Supporting incident/crisis management and governance policies.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to provide dedicated support to the Program Management Office (PMO) and Construction Management Teams. This role will support various teams across EMEA, handling key administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations and project efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the PMO and Construction Management teams.
• Manage contractor onboarding, including arranging training and issuing security badges.
• Maintain and update the Construction Wiki, ensuring content is accurate and up to date.
• Execute the change management process in Procore, ensuring relevant data is uploaded for financial review before invoice approvals.
• Gather and analyze data, pull documents, and create reports for leadership.
• Use Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) to organize information, apply formulas, and generate insights.
• Conduct deep dives into project information, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Support special projects and one-off initiatives as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in administrative support, preferably within a PMO or construction-related environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, calculations, and data manipulation).
• Experience pulling documents, analyzing data, and building reports.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and proactively solve problems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple teams.

• Provide administrative support for benefits, wellbeing, and compensation programs (health, retirement, time off, perks, salary adjustments, promotions, retention bonuses).
• Respond to employee, talent acquisition, and HR business partner queries, escalating where necessary.
• Enrol and terminate employees from benefits programs on a monthly basis.
• Maintain benefits portals and websites with up-to-date information.
• Manage purchase orders and vendor invoices.
• Collaborate with external vendors for service changes, renewals, and testing.

• Assist with annual and mid-year compensation reviews.
• Update compensation ranges in line with market benchmarks.
• Coordinate with global teams to ensure alignment on compensation processes.
• Support system testing and rollout for compensation tools.
• Act as a key point of contact during the compensation review cycle.

• Provide analysis and insights on benefit programs and compensation trends.
• Participate in market and compensation surveys.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for stakeholders on benefit changes and program updates.

• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders across HR, payroll, communications, and legal teams.
• Organize wellbeing events and benefit education sessions.
• Stay updated on legislative and market developments in applicable countries.
• Support ad hoc projects such as policy reviews, vendor evaluations, and wellbeing initiatives.

• Conduct system testing for time off and leave of absence programs in Workday.
• Use tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and benefits administration platforms.
• Drive process improvements and explore new technologies, including generative AI.

• At least 5 years of experience in Compensation and Benefits, with good project management skills and strong analytical skills
• APAC experience highly preferred
• Proficiency in various systems including Darwin, Workday, and Microsoft Excel a plus
• Must be proactive, eager to learn, solution-focused

SQL Developer - London

I am working with one of my technology clients to hire a SQL Developer for their growing Data Team. This is a growth position following a role out of new systems and data.

Key Skills:

• SQL Development
• Understand complex database systems
• Solution oriented
• Provide support to database system when required
• 5+ years experience

This will be a hands on SQL Developer position which will go further than ETL.

Must hold Citizenship, ILR or Settled Status

Apply below or send your CV directly to Aaron.Dhammi@NicollCurtin.com

I am hiring for a Guidewire Architect in London Bridge to work on a brand new project.

Responsibilities

• Solution Design & Architecture – Defines the overall architecture and design for Guidewire implementations, ensuring scalability and performance.
• System Integration – Oversees integration between Guidewire products
• Data Migration & Management – Leads data migration from legacy systems, ensuring accuracy, reconciliation, and compliance.
• Technical Leadership – Guides development teams on best practices, coding standards (GOSU, XML, PCF), and system optimizations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Works closely with business analysts, developers, and clients to align technical solutions with business needs.
• Governance & Compliance – Ensures solutions meet regulatory and security standards, particularly in financial and insurance sectors.
• Performance Optimization – Monitors system performance and recommends improvements to enhance efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certification – Guidewire certification is essential
• Migration – Experienced in migrating data from legacy systems to Guidewire Claims Centre V9 or V10.

Eligibility

• Must hold Citizenship or ILR to be considered
• Must be able to commute to London Bridge 2x per week

Equity Derivatives Quant Developer - C++, Python, CI/CD, Equities, Equity Derivatives, Excel, Pricing, Sensitivity Calculations

I am seeking an experienced C++/Python Quant Developer to join my client who is a leading investment bank based in London. In this role, you will focus on building and optimizing infrastructure for pricing, risk management, and P&L calculation. You will collaborate with Quantitative Modellers to enhance core models and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize systems for pricing, risk, and P&L calculations.
• Partner with Quantitative Modellers to refine pricing models and tools.
• Create solutions to meet regulatory reporting requirements (FRTB IMA).
• Contribute to both end-of-day and real-time risk and P&L calculations.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for market data and pricing support.
• Work across teams to ensure alignment and deliver on business objectives.

Key Skills:

• C++/Python
• Equities/Equity Derivatives
• CI/CD
• Solid understanding of pricing models and stochastic processes.
• Familiarity with risk measures such as VaR, P&L forecasting, and sensitivities.
• Degree in Mathematics, Finance, or a related field.

Desirable:

• Experience working with large data sets and distributed systems.
• Knowledge of Equity Derivatives and their pricing mechanisms.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with CI/CD workflows.

This is a contract role paying up to £1050 per day inside IR35 via an umbrella. You will be required to attend the office in London up to 3 times per week.

Equity Derivatives Quant Developer - C++, Python, CI/CD, Equities, Equity Derivatives, Excel, Pricing, Sensitivity Calculations