Job Description:
We are working on a fantastic opportunity for a Financial Reporting Assistant Manager to join a leading investment management firm on a fixed-term contract running to the end of the year. This is a fully remote opportunity.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the financial statements for a range of UK funds.
Skills/Experience:
Accounting and reporting knowledge of UK Funds (UCITS) is a must
Ability to organise themselves and tasks
Attention to detail
Strong creative and analytical thinking
Strong interpersonal skills
Diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities
Ability to work to tight deadlines
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
Core Responsibilities:
Assist with the management of the preparation and completion of all statutory financial statements and regulatory filings.
Assist with the development and training of the Fund Financial Reporting team
Assistance with the preparation and filing of corporation tax returns for funds
Management of the audit process including signing of financial statements, letters of representation etc
Assist in supporting for the implementation of technical accounting, taxation and regulatory changes impacting fund accounting
Assist in supporting corporate events on funds such as liquidations, launches and mergers from an accounting and taxation perspective
Manage production of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Management Information (MI) for Fund Financial Reporting and Taxation
Manage year end adjustments and ongoing adjustments for financial statements and any associated NAV impact
Manage offshore funds and Excess Reportable Income (ERI) adjustments and manage relationship with ERI data provider including accumulation dividend adjustment process
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16137
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Description:
Our client, an esteemed financial services consultancy, is seeking an experienced Pensions Consultant - Actuarial to join their team in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, or London.
This is an excellent opportunity to build relationships with key decision makers and support the progression of less experienced colleagues.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Qualified Actuary
Ideally, a professional qualification (or part-qualification) in pensions (e.g. APMI, AFPC or IFoA) and holder of an Honours Degree.
Experience of operating successfully in a previous consultancy role or else have experience of leading and advising UK pension funds within a complex pension's environment in a Trustee Executive or Pension Scheme Management role.
Strong organisational and analytical skills.
Strong influencing skills.
Good written communication skills.
Core Responsibilities:
Leading and supporting on strategic and technical aspects related to wind ups.
Consult with client contacts to agree budgets and deadlines for work, ensuring necessary service agreements are in place.
Leading on a number of Buy-out and Wind-up projects including being the direct contact for the trustees/working party and liaising with other relevant stakeholders.
Prospecting for future wind-up cases and helping them plan for their end game.
Encourage effective communication within client teams to support the delivery of work and understanding of client commercials.
Providing oversight and direction when both planning for and carrying out scheme wind up projects.
Working collaboratively as part of the team in the preparation of advice including reviewing/checking calculations.
Pitching for new business and supporting business development opportunities.
Prepare client invoices within the internal deadlines and subject to internal procedures.
Managing the delivery of our core services efficiently and in line with agreed utilisation and recovery objectives.
Manage all work on nominated clients to ensure that work is done in a timely, efficient way and within budget including maintaining project plans.
Benefits
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16118
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Description:
Our client, an esteemed financial services consultancy, is seeking an experienced Pensions Consultant - Actuarial to join their team in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, or London.
This is an excellent opportunity to build relationships with key decision makers and support the progression of less experienced colleagues.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Qualified Actuary.
Ideally, a professional qualification (or part-qualification) in pensions (e.g. APMI, AFPC or IFoA) and holder of an Honours Degree.
Experience of operating successfully in a previous consultancy role or else have experience of leading and advising UK pension funds within a complex pension's environment in a Trustee Executive or Pension Scheme Management role.
Strong organisational and analytical skills.
Strong influencing skills.
Good written communication skills.
Core Responsibilities:
Leading and supporting on strategic and technical aspects related to wind ups.
Consult with client contacts to agree budgets and deadlines for work, ensuring necessary service agreements are in place.
Leading on a number of Buy-out and Wind-up projects including being the direct contact for the trustees/working party and liaising with other relevant stakeholders.
Prospecting for future wind-up cases and helping them plan for their end game.
Encourage effective communication within client teams to support the delivery of work and understanding of client commercials.
Providing oversight and direction when both planning for and carrying out scheme wind up projects.
Working collaboratively as part of the team in the preparation of advice including reviewing/checking calculations.
Pitching for new business and supporting business development opportunities.
Prepare client invoices within the internal deadlines and subject to internal procedures.
Managing the delivery of our core services efficiently and in line with agreed utilisation and recovery objectives.
Manage all work on nominated clients to ensure that work is done in a timely, efficient way and within budget including maintaining project plans.
Benefits
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16118
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
INDPERM....Read more...
Job Description:
Our client, an esteemed financial services consultancy, is seeking an experienced Pensions Consultant - Actuarial to join their team in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, or London.
This is an excellent opportunity to build relationships with key decision makers and support the progression of less experienced colleagues.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Qualified Actuary.
Ideally, a professional qualification (or part-qualification) in pensions (e.g. APMI, AFPC or IFoA) and holder of an Honours Degree.
Experience of operating successfully in a previous consultancy role or else have experience of leading and advising UK pension funds within a complex pension's environment in a Trustee Executive or Pension Scheme Management role.
Strong organisational and analytical skills.
Strong influencing skills.
Good written communication skills.
Core Responsibilities:
Leading and supporting on strategic and technical aspects related to wind ups.
Consult with client contacts to agree budgets and deadlines for work, ensuring necessary service agreements are in place.
Leading on a number of Buy-out and Wind-up projects including being the direct contact for the trustees/working party and liaising with other relevant stakeholders.
Prospecting for future wind-up cases and helping them plan for their end game.
Encourage effective communication within client teams to support the delivery of work and understanding of client commercials.
Providing oversight and direction when both planning for and carrying out scheme wind up projects.
Working collaboratively as part of the team in the preparation of advice including reviewing/checking calculations.
Pitching for new business and supporting business development opportunities.
Prepare client invoices within the internal deadlines and subject to internal procedures.
Managing the delivery of our core services efficiently and in line with agreed utilisation and recovery objectives.
Manage all work on nominated clients to ensure that work is done in a timely, efficient way and within budget including maintaining project plans.
Benefits
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16118
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
INDPERM....Read more...
Job Description:
Our client, an esteemed financial services consultancy, is seeking an experienced Pensions Consultant - Actuarial to join their team in Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, or London.
This is an excellent opportunity to build relationships with key decision makers and support the progression of less experienced colleagues.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Qualified Actuary.
Ideally, a professional qualification (or part-qualification) in pensions (e.g. APMI, AFPC or IFoA) and holder of an Honours Degree.
Experience of operating successfully in a previous consultancy role or else have experience of leading and advising UK pension funds within a complex pension's environment in a Trustee Executive or Pension Scheme Management role.
Strong organisational and analytical skills.
Strong influencing skills.
Good written communication skills.
Core Responsibilities:
Leading and supporting on strategic and technical aspects related to wind ups.
Consult with client contacts to agree budgets and deadlines for work, ensuring necessary service agreements are in place.
Leading on a number of Buy-out and Wind-up projects including being the direct contact for the trustees/working party and liaising with other relevant stakeholders.
Prospecting for future wind-up cases and helping them plan for their end game.
Encourage effective communication within client teams to support the delivery of work and understanding of client commercials.
Providing oversight and direction when both planning for and carrying out scheme wind up projects.
Working collaboratively as part of the team in the preparation of advice including reviewing/checking calculations.
Pitching for new business and supporting business development opportunities.
Prepare client invoices within the internal deadlines and subject to internal procedures.
Managing the delivery of our core services efficiently and in line with agreed utilisation and recovery objectives.
Manage all work on nominated clients to ensure that work is done in a timely, efficient way and within budget including maintaining project plans.
Benefits
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16118
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is delighted to be partnering with a highly respected financial service firm to recruit a Data Engineer for a permanent position based in Newcastle. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation with a clear commitment to innovation and insight-led decision-making.
As a Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in transforming complex operational data into meaningful insights. Working across analytics, data science, and development teams, you will design and implement robust data pipelines, optimise data models, and ensure high-quality, reliable outputs that drive strategic business decisions.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Strong proficiency in T-SQL and experience developing complex queries and procedures.
Expertise in Spark and PySpark for scalable data processing.
Solid understanding of OLTP and OLAP architectures and data modelling principles.
Experience with Microsoft Azure, including Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Data Lake, Data Warehouse, and Blob Storage.
Sound knowledge of ETL/ELT best practices.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on data accuracy and reliability.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Comfortable working in dynamic environments and committed to continuous improvement.
Core Responsibilities:
Translate complex transactional data into optimised analytical models (facts and dimensions) to support reporting and insights.
Design, build, and enhance data pipelines within Microsoft Fabric to improve performance, scalability, and data quality.
Engineer new integrations from internal and external data sources using best-practice ETL/ELT methodologies.
Monitor and optimise SQL-based workflows to ensure accuracy and efficiency in daily data processing.
Lead efforts to migrate legacy reporting datasets to modern platforms, ensuring minimal disruption.
Collaborate with analytics teams to develop custom data models and engineered datasets tailored to business requirements.
Partner with data science colleagues to create summary and aggregated datasets for advanced analytics and predictive modelling.
Respond efficiently to ad hoc data requests, ensuring outputs are timely, accurate, and aligned to stakeholder needs.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16151
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Description:
Our client, a global asset management firm, is seeking a client services professional to join their Edinburgh team on an initial 6-month day rate contract.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Experience in either client service, fund administration, custodial services, operations, sales, investment consulting, portfolio management support or similar fields.
Demonstrated interest in the financial services/investment industry and a commitment to continuous learning, both independently and in team settings.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is essential, along with technical skills to efficiently manage multiple programs concurrently.
Self-motivated with the ability to recognise when to escalate issues appropriately. Must be able to work collaboratively within a team and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Ability to evaluate process inefficiencies, identify and implement operational improvements, and resolve issues. Possesses innovative problem-solving skills and the capability to think and act quickly and creatively.
Capable of meeting deadlines and working independently on client projects and queries.
Passionate – feel personal ownership for their work and an aspiration to be better.
Brave – are happiest outside of the comfort zone.
Experimental – like to innovate and self-develop.
Curious – like to learn new things and outsmart the problem.
Open – value and respect input from others.
Core Responsibilities:
Post-sales client relationship management, partnering with the Institutional Client Business teams and DC clients, through high quality client service with outstanding attention to detail.
Understanding our clients’ needs and liaising with internal teams and third-party service providers where necessary, ensuring that the agreed arrangement and service requirements of the client are delivered.
Address new operational requests (e.g., changes to client report) and provide summary of completion notification to broad partners and senior team members.
Escalating any client complaints in a timely and sensitive manner, in accordance with internal procedures and being a great partner to senior team members to mitigate the impact of dissatisfaction.
Owning client queries, delegating as appropriate to internal teams, monitoring progress to resolution and ensuring that responses are timely and of a high professional quality.
Supporting the onboarding of clients and client change activities, ensuring correct process and procedures are followed.
Contribute to project initiatives that seek to improve our service, effectiveness and efficiency, or which elevate the business, its products and our clients.
Drive continuous improvement in service offering both internally and with external service providers such as custodian banks, depository banks and transfer agents.
Ensure timely and accurate delivery of client deliverables (invoices, reporting, price files, data etc.) by working cross functionally and establishing relationships with internal teams.
Working closely with senior team members in achieving seamless client service for their strategic clients.
Occasionally required to lead on projects representing the client and the team.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16114
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Job Description:
Our client, a leading financial services firm based in Newcastle, is looking to recruit an Information Security Manager to join on an initial 3-month fixed term contract.
The successful candidate will lead information security for the firm, ensuring corporate and client data is protected and compliant with legal and internal standards.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Proven track record of implementing information security practices within a large and diverse organisation.
Evidence of competency in the creation and implementation of Information security solutions, procedures and practices.
Solid technical knowledge and experience on security technologies (like Endpoint protection, Mobile Security, Data Protection, Cloud Security, etc.) and on cyber security capabilities (SIEM, SOC, CERT, Vulnerability Management, Threat intelligence etc.)
Strong knowledge of main Information Security standards and framework (ISO27001, ISO22301, ISF, NIST, COBIT.)
Good background in information management, with clear understanding of the challenges of Information and IT security.
A good understanding and experience of implementing information security within cloud-based environments.
Experience and skills in the project management of corporate Information security projects.
Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as ability to present and explain information security in a way that establishes rapport, persuades others, and gains understanding across the organisation.
Certifications on Information Security (e.g. CISSP, CISM, ISO27001, ISO22301 etc.) beneficial.
Core Responsibilities:
Provide consultancy across the business (UK & Internationally as required) to ensure relevant and appropriate information security controls are applied to ensure both the departmental and business objectives are met.
Liaise with management and business users, to understand business goals, priorities, and information needs, and to recommend information security practices and solutions in line with business requirements.
Manage security assessments, based on leading information security standard ISO 27001:2022. This includes oversight on physical & corporate security, in alignment with the local facility teams.
Ensure alignment of solutions to the corporate and divisional strategies by balancing the business requirements with the security constraints and risks.
Liaise with the various business units across the firm to ensure our business processes are conducted in a safe and secure manner and meet our business requirements.
Keep abreast of the current security threat landscape and provide relevant and up to date guidance on proposed information security risks to the business.
Keep abreast of developments in IT and Information security and offer guidance and consultancy to ensure both suitability and sustainability of IT and Information security strategies.
Understand and ensure compliance to relevant legislation and corporate policies in relation to information security (e.g. GDPR, OFGEM requirements).
Provide a Risk Management approach to ensure Information security solutions and controls are commensurate to the business risks and risk appetite.
Develop and maintain an information security strategy in alignment with the firm’s strategy.
Ensure the relevant policies, plans and procedures, in relation to business continuity and crisis management, based on firm requirements, are developed and applied to minimise disruption to the business in the event of an incident occurring.
Liaise with internal staff and external companies to ensure optimum solutions are chosen.
Ensure compliance & adoption of corporate and local policies and security standards.
Escalate risks and issues to the appropriate levels and ensure a timely resolution to actions raised.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 16123
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we’re committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure. We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you’re happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we’re advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you’re agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users. For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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