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PWC Don't show me jobs from PWC

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£0 to £0 per month

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London Don't show me jobs in this location

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Permanent

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Full time

Who we are looking for Risk Consulting at PwC advises leading financial services organisations on a wide variety of risk and capital management issues. These range from regulatory requirements such as Basel III and Solvency II, to operational assignments such as defining and setting risk appetite and embedding risk management through the organisation. We have a number of roles available in our rapidly growing practice. We are seeking individuals at consultant grade, based in London and on client sites, focussing on operational risk to join our Governance and Operational Risk group, within Risk Consulting. About the role We provide a full suite of risk and capital management services covering the full range of risk disciplines, assisting our clients in: Risk management frameworks and operations: Designing the framework within which risk is managed in the business, and building the infrastructure to support the delivery of risk management in the business Risk regulation: Understanding and responding to risk-related regulatory developments Risk quantification, valuation, and modelling: Leveraging quantitative tools and techniques to support business decisions Risk technology: Design and implementation of technology to support the timely and effective management of risk Specialist risk disciplines: Design and implementation of tools, methodologies, and processes relating to credit risk, market risk, operational risk, liquidity risk, and insurance risk, as well as capital management This role is focussed on operational risk, although wider experience in risk management will prove advantageous. At consultant grade, the role consists of being an integral member of client delivery teams and supporting subject matter experts. Successful candidates will also be able to demonstrate that they can manage multiple tasks and projects. They would also need to have the capacity to take on greater responsibilities as they develop within the firm. They should be of an inquisitive mindset and interested in constantly updating and developing their professional and technical skills. Additional information Opportunity for working from home? No, except on occasion Amount of time client based approximately 70% Opportunity for job sharing? No Need to travel/overnight stays away from home Yes, as required from the engagement Opportunity for flexible working (hours)? Yes, within reason Amount of time PwC office based approximately 30% Requirements Degree preferably in a quantitative/economics/business discipline. Accountancy/finance qualification desirable. An impressive track record in operational risk, with experience in one or more of the following: * Implementing and embedding an operational risk management framework * Implementing and embedding a target operating model for operational / enterprise risk management * Measurement of operational risk * Selection and implementation of tools to support operational risk management * LEAN or process improvement skills Experience in the financial services sector, within capital markets, retails & commercial banking, or insurance. Previous consulting experience desirable but not essential A good understanding of the role of risk management in helping an organisation achieves its business goals. Effective communication and presentation skills Good interpersonal skills to support working with colleagues and clients. Our Competencies At PwC all our staff are required to demonstrate certain core skills, which we refer to as our 'global core competencies'. These are assessed throughout the application process, and candidates should make themselves aware of these, and how their own experiences may demonstrate each competency. You can also find out more about our competencies by following the below link. http:// ... /uk/en/careers/experienced/applying-to-pwc.jhtml

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PWC Don't show me jobs from PWC

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£0 to £0 per month

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London Don't show me jobs in this location

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Who we are looking for Risk Consulting at PwC advises leading financial services organisations on a wide variety of risk and capital management issues. These range from regulatory requirements such as Basel III and Solvency II, to operational assignments such as defining and setting risk appetite and embedding risk management through the organisation. We have a number of roles available in our rapidly growing practice. We are seeking individuals at senior associate grade, based in London and on client sites, focussing on operational risk to join our Governance and Operational Risk group within Risk Consulting. About the role We provide a full suite of risk and capital management services covering the full range of risk disciplines, assisting our clients in: Risk management frameworks and operations: Designing the framework within which risk is managed in the business, and building the infrastructure to support the delivery of risk management in the business Risk regulation: Understanding and responding to risk-related regulatory developments Risk quantification, valuation, and modelling: Leveraging quantitative tools and techniques to support business decisions Risk technology: Design and implementation of technology to support the timely and effective management of risk Specialist risk disciplines: Design and implementation of tools, methodologies, and processes relating to credit risk, market risk, operational risk, liquidity risk, and insurance risk, as well as capital management This role is focussed on operational risk, although wider experience in risk management will prove advantageous. At senior associate grade, the role consists of working within client delivery teams and working alongside subject matter experts. Successful candidates will also be able to demonstrate that they can manage multiple tasks and projects. They would also need to have the capacity to take on greater responsibilities as they develop within the firm. They should be of an inquisitive mindset and interested in constantly updating and developing their professional and technical skills. Additional information Opportunity for working from home? No, except on occasion Amount of time client based approximately 70% Opportunity for job sharing? No Need to travel/overnight stays away from home Yes, as required from the engagement Opportunity for flexible working (hours)? Yes, within reason Amount of time PwC office based approximately 30% Requirements Degree preferably in a quantitative/economics/business discipline. Accountancy/finance qualification desirable. A track record in operational risk, with experience in one or more of the following: * Implementing and embedding an operational risk management framework * Implementing and embedding a target operating model for operational / enterprise risk management * Measurement of operational risk * Selection and implementation of tools to support operational risk management * LEAN or process improvement skills Experience in the financial services sector, within capital markets, retails & commercial banking, or insurance. Previous consulting experience desirable but not essential A good understanding of the role of risk management in helping an organisation achieves its business goals. Effective communication and presentation skills Good interpersonal skills to support working with colleagues and clients. Our Competencies At PwC all our staff are required to demonstrate certain core skills, which we refer to as our 'global core competencies'. These are assessed throughout the application process, and candidates should make themselves aware of these, and how their own experiences may demonstrate each competency. You can also find out more about our competencies by following the below link. http:// ... /uk/en/careers/experienced/applying-to-pwc.jhtml

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Keystone Law Don't show me jobs from Keystone Law

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From £23,000 to £28,500 per year

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London Don't show me jobs in this location

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Permanent

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Full time

PA / Legal PA Location: London Salary: 23,000 to 28,500 (depending on experience) An exciting new opportunity has just opened up at Keystone Law for a new PA to the Operations Director at its London offices. This is a very varied role and offers the applicant room to grow into a wider operations or marketing role. Keystone Law is both a fast growing law firm and highly entrepreneurial business. Our business model is different from the traditional law firm model and as a result this gives the successful applicant a wide ranging and varied role within a tight-knit team. We are looking for a PA to the Operations Director to join this highly talented team and help our company continue to be amongst the country's fastest growing law firms. The successful applicant will assist the Operations Director and enjoy the responsibility of ensuring important aspects of our firm run smoothly. This will involve working on template documents, helping with marketing initiatives, arranging meetings, and generally supporting the Operations Director. You will need to use your initiative and determination to succeed in this role but successful applicants will find this role very rewarding and a real breath of fresh air. This role could grow into a more senior operations or marketing role depending on the ability of the successful candidate. Duties: * Assist Operations Director * Check and update correspondence and documents * Follow up meetings and run small projects * Assist with key marketing, events and operational matters * Manage diaries and emails * Arrange meetings and book conference rooms * General administrative tasks * Answer telephone queries and act as first point of contact * Email management * Problem solving * People management Ideal applicants will be able to demonstrate: * Proven experience of working in a PA position (legal sector experience preferred) * Team support experience * Educated to degree level is desirable * Familiarity with correspondence and documents * 70 WPM * Good knowledge of MS Office * Excellent telephone and office manner * Excellent communication, organisational and team skills * Excellent attention to detail * Conscientious, approachable and enthusiastic * Ability to multi task and prioritise * Proven general administrative skills If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and would enjoy working for an expanding and forward-thinking law firm, then please get in touch today. legal pa pa personal assistant administration administrative admin legal administration

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Cisco Systems Don't show me jobs from Cisco Systems

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£0 to £0 per year

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TW148BF Don't show me jobs in this location

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Permanent

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Full time

Sales and Service Finance Controller - African Continent JOB DESCRIPTION: SSF Controller for African Continent providing finance and business support and advice to African sales organisation. Act as a Trusted Advisor to the Africa Management Team and provide quality financial and business recommendations. Ensures that Fiduciary Control is maintained within the country. Key Responsibilities: - Financial lead for Africa reporting into Emerging Theater SSF Director - Drive profitable growth across the business through financial and business analysis to measure progress and trends and so enable optimal management of the business - Provide critical input and advice into the building of the short and long term Strategy for the region - Ensure effective Governance and Compliance across the region - Leverage off and collaborate with with other functions within the region and theater. - Drive critical operational processes eg forecasting cycles/operational reviews - Lead and/or play a key role in key SSF initiatives on behalf of EMEAR and Emerging SSF functions Detailed Responsibilities include: Cross Functional Act as catalyst between sales teams and multiple support functions to address business needs including: * Non Standard Deals, Commissions, Customer Services, Sales Business processes, Credit and Collection, Legal, Corporate Revenue, FP&A, Accounting, Cisco Capital. Planning & Strategy * Help African management teams build the Three year and the Annual Business Plan. * Budgeting, Goaling simulations and Systems Readiness. * Operations Review Process Support. * Sales Hierarchy and Organization Structure Management. Forecasting * Support Sales Management in managing the short and long range forecasting process and driving forecast accuracy * Work to push teams to grow and correctly manage pipeline of opportunities Operational Excellence * Provide visibility and guidance to management around the key metrics which define Operational excellence in the business eg. discounts, margin, expenses, productivity, technologies, linearity, forecast accuracy, opportunity yield etc. * Drive monthly finance package review with Sales Directors * Help drive improvement in current operational processes. * Ensure the integrity of the numbers in the various systems. Expense and Headcount Management: * Budgeting and analysis of expenses and headcount, providing the necessary information for management to be able to exercise expense control and invest in critical areas. * Manage expense close for your teams, identifying reserve requirements, addressing them with Accounting Department and reporting back to management. Deal Management * With the support of the Commercial Finance Team, participate in the deal structuring process, review contractual terms & conditions and provide Finance/Business guidance. Part of deal approval chain * Monitor revenue recognition requirements, working with Corporate Revenue and leveraging Rev Rec tools. * Educate sales teams around disciplines required to ensure deal support tool reflects deal characteristics Asset Management: * Measure and drive discipline and guidance around Backlog Management, Quality of Bookings and Credit/Collections. * Monitor the necessary Revenue Reserves to ensure that Cisco Rev Rec guidelines are not compromised. * Prepare Revenue Assurance in line with company SOX compliance. Fiduciary Control * Strong Fiduciary Control in compliance with SOX and Cisco's policies and procedures * Educating, review, presentation of Compliance Policies with sales teams * Support internal audits, reviews, and compliance checklist * Raising concerns, issues and documenting properly EMEAR Initiatives * Participate and, where possible, lead in Regional (EMEAR) and Emerging Market initiatives SKILLS REQUIRED: * Applies expert knowledge and understanding across all related functional disciplines * Makes proposals to senior management regarding financial implications of proposed tactical plans and suggests contingency plans/trade-offs for mitigating risks; * Initiates and leads financial strategy discussions * Applies knowledge of Cisco's business strategies to proactively anticipate business needs based on industry trends * Provides strategic leadership within one's functional area * Participates with other senior managers to establish corporate strategic plans and objectives * Makes final decisions on administrative or operational matters and ensures the operations' effective achievement of objectives * Handles controversial situations, customer/client negotiations or influences and persuades senior management * Responsible for strategic decisions that will affect the success of Cisco's overall business operations; * Serves as a consultative business partner to client groups on broad or complex business issues, integrating technical expertise/experience, client's business objectives and marketplace factors * Able to be contributor in developing complex company policies which not only affect immediate operations, but other functional areas, and potentially affect company-wide operations * High energy proactive team player with ability to both leverage off other functions and drive towards wider Cisco objectives * Structured in approach with ability to plan work and prioritise effectively * Strong business partnering skills, with ability to effectively challenge and influence senior Sales and Finance management * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, attention to detail * Good communicator, able to discuss issues with teams and management with clarity and diplomacy - able to present to sales teams where necessary * Strong sense of autonomy and creativity with strong customer service skills. finance controller sales finance controlling