Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain a data analysis and visualization reporting platform for equity research teams
• Write and maintain Linux-based scripts to parse, store, manipulate, and visualize financial data
• Take ownership of a complex legacy codebase, ensuring accuracy, stability, and continuity of outputs
• Work closely with business stakeholders to understand reporting and visualization requirements
• Incrementally modernize the platform, improving CI/CD, deployment workflows, monitoring, and code quality
• Learn and assume ownership of existing reporting solutions without disrupting trusted outputs
• Work independently under general direction while collaborating within a delivery team

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in software development or data engineering
• Strong Linux proficiency, including networking, processes, filesystem, cron, and systemctl
• Strong shell scripting experience (bash, ksh, zsh)
• Professional experience with Perl, Python, or similar scripting languages in production
• Solid understanding of data analysis, statistical concepts, and data tooling
• Strong SQL skills, including relational schema design and performance optimization
• Experience with data visualization and charting tools
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment workflows

Preferred Skills

• Experience modernizing legacy scripting or reporting platforms
• Knowledge of data pipelines, APIs, ETL schedulers, or workflow orchestration tools
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Python for automation, machine learning, or API development
• Experience building shared libraries or reusable engineering tooling

• 12+ years of experience leading payroll transformation, system implementation, and operational excellence across Asia Pacific and Australia, particularly within banking and large financial institutions.

• Proven expertise in managing large-scale payroll projects, including system implementations, upgrades, migrations, integrations, and process improvement initiatives across multiple countries and complex regulatory environments.

• Strong background in end-to-end project management, including project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and executive reporting, ensuring successful and timely delivery of regional payroll initiatives.

• Extensive experience collaborating with HR, Finance, IT, HRIS, and external vendors to deliver seamless payroll solutions aligned with organizational goals and local compliance requirements.

• Deep understanding of regional payroll regulations and statutory compliance, including Singapore CPF, Australian PAYG, India PF/ESIC, and other Asia Pacific payroll frameworks, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations.

• Skilled in payroll system configuration, data migration, testing, validation, go-live execution, post-implementation support, and integration with HR, finance, and timekeeping systems.

• Recognized subject matter expert in payroll operations, process optimization, and automation, driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and data integrity across payroll functions.

• Strong vendor management and relationship management capabilities, including overseeing regional payroll service providers, monitoring service delivery, resolving escalations, and leading contract and performance management activities.

• Experienced in change management, user training, and stakeholder communication across diverse cultures and regional business environments, ensuring successful user adoption and operational transition.

• Proficient in leading payroll platforms such as ADP, Ceridian, and Ramco, with strong knowledge of project management methodologies including PMP, Prince2, and Agile frameworks.

• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable payroll and technology solutions for multi-country operations

We are supporting a global technology organisation operating one of the largest and most complex networks in the world. They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join a high-performing infrastructure team responsible for designing, operating and troubleshooting large-scale, mission-critical IP networks.

• PAYE Contract / 6 months
• On-site / Dublin
• Stamp 1G / Stamp 4 / EU Passport

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement and support large-scale IP networks in a high-availability environment
• Own and troubleshoot complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 network issues end-to-end
• Work extensively with BGP and OSPF in production environments
• Operate and support enterprise and carrier-class routing platforms
• Perform deep-dive network analysis, fault isolation and performance optimisation
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver resilient network solutions

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong IP networking fundamentals with hands-on commercial experience
• Extensive experience with BGP and OSPF in large, complex networks
• Proven experience working with Cisco routing platforms, including:
• 37xx, 49xx, 65xx, 73xx and 76xx series
• Associated supervisory and line cards
• Excellent network troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Experience supporting high-traffic, highly available environments

Technical Experience (Desirable)

Experience across a broad range of networking protocols and technologies, including:

• DWDM, T1/DS1, DS3, SONET (OC3 / OC48)
• Ethernet & switching: 802.2/3, VLANs, STP (802.1d)
• IPv4 & IPv6
• TCP internals and flow control
• High availability & multicast: HSRP, GLBP, PIMv2, IGMP
• MPLS & services: LDP
• Security & access: TACACS, IPSEC, VPNs
• Monitoring & services: NetFlow, DNS, HTTP

Sounds interesting? Feel free to reach out!

Senior Data Engineer

Location: Dublin (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Duration: 12 months rolling contract

Overview

My financial services client is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and scale data and analytics solutions across on-premise and cloud platforms. The role involves working within agile teams to develop data products, pipelines, and analytics capabilities that support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex data engineering solutions.
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines, data models, and analytics platforms.
• Develop cloud-based and big data solutions.
• Ensure high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering stakeholders across teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes and best practices.

Required Skills

• Strong experience with Spark, Hadoop, and cloud data platforms (Databricks preferred, Snowflake also relevant).
• Advanced proficiency in Python or Scala.
• Strong SQL and data engineering expertise.
• Experience building large-scale data processing pipelines and analytics solutions.
• Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Please feel free to reach out for more information - imran.jiwo@nicollcurtin.com

Are you an experienced Business Analyst / Project Manager with strong expertise in Credit Risk and banking systems?

We are currently supporting a leading private banking institution in Zurich with a requirement for a TEMOS Business Analyst to support initiatives within the Credit Supervision domain.

This role combines business analysis, project coordination, testing, and stakeholder management focused on enhancements and process improvements around the TEMOS platform.

Responsibilities

• Gather and document business requirements for TEMOS enhancements
• Manage small to medium-sized projects end-to-end
• Act as liaison between Credit Risk, Front Office, and IT teams
• Write and execute test cases and support UAT activities
• Support training, change communication, and rollout coordination
• Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements
• Track project status, risks, and reporting activities

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in Credit Risk within banking or financial services
• Experience with credit limit, exposure monitoring, or loan management systems
• Strong understanding of data structures, flows, and data quality
• Experience translating business processes into technical requirements
• Familiarity with Agile and/or waterfall methodologies
• Strong Jira, Confluence, Excel, and reporting tool skills
• SQL knowledge required
• Fluent German and English required

📍 Location: Zurich (hybrid model)

💼 Workload: 100%

⏳ Duration: Aug 2026 – Dec 2027

📩 Sava.Ocokoljic@nicollcurtin.com

📞+41 43 508 95 78

We're partnering with a global technology organization that supports users across multiple markets and places a strong focus on data privacy, compliance, and customer trust.

What you'll do:

• Handle privacy-related inquiries and requests from Korean-speaking users
• Ensure accurate processing of sensitive information and records
• Support investigations, audits, and compliance-related activities
• Track inquiry trends and prepare reports for stakeholders
• Assist with privacy incident reporting and escalation processes when required

What we're looking for:

• Native-level Korean and professional English communication skills
• 1–3 years of experience in customer support, compliance, privacy operations, or a similar administrative role
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
• Comfortable using office applications and learning new internal systems
• Available to work Korean business hours (KST)

Nice to have:

• Experience in privacy, data protection, or regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of data subject rights and privacy regulations
• Exposure to global technology environments
• Familiarity with PIPA or other data protection frameworks

This is a 12 month contract role based in Singapore.

My client is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join their team on a day rate contracting basis. The role is based in Galway, with a requirement to be onsite 1 full week per month (3 weeks fully remote from Ireland).

Key Skills:

• At least 5 years working with Oracle, SQL & PL/SQL, data movement, and ETL processes
• Proven skills in SQL performance tuning, with familiarity in Agile methodologies
• Advanced knowledge of data analysis and logical data modeling, with a passion for relational database design
• Experience with data visualization tools, ideally Power BI
• Knowledge of data movement and ETL; Informatica experience is a plus
• Strong proficiency with source control systems
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with distributed project teams across multiple geographies
• Creative thinker with the ability to approach challenges strategically
• Hands-on, proactive, and driven, with a dynamic “can-do” attitude and a strong desire to deliver results

Product Support Engineer

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Employment Type: Permanent
Industry: Banking & Financial Services

About the Role

Our client, a leading global financial institution, is seeking an experienced Technology Service Manager to oversee major incident management, service restoration, stakeholder communications, and operational resilience across critical banking platforms. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring high availability of customer-facing services while driving continuous improvements in incident response and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Incident & Service Management

• Manage and coordinate major technology incidents impacting customers and business operations.
• Assess business impact and determine incident priority based on established severity frameworks.
• Mobilize technical support teams and facilitate incident bridges to drive rapid service restoration.
• Ensure timely escalation and execution of incident management processes.
• Coordinate problem management activities and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reviews.

Stakeholder & Business Communication

• Act as the primary liaison between technology teams and business stakeholders during incidents.
• Provide clear and timely updates to senior management, business leaders, risk teams, and operational stakeholders.
• Facilitate real-time communication channels and business bridges during major incidents.
• Maintain incident dashboards and reporting mechanisms for ongoing service disruptions.

Operational Excellence & Knowledge Management

• Ensure incidents, outage details, business impacts, and recovery actions are accurately documented.
• Support trend analysis, service reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Capture lessons learned and ensure preventive measures are implemented to reduce recurrence.
• Maintain knowledge repositories, operational documentation, and recovery procedures.

Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Support initiatives focused on customer experience monitoring and service reliability.
• Drive automation and workflow improvements within incident management processes.
• Participate in operational resilience, business continuity, and failure analysis programs.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives that improve incident response and reduce service impact.

Risk & Governance

• Identify operational risks and control weaknesses, ensuring appropriate remediation and escalation.
• Participate in governance forums and provide operational metrics and compliance reporting.
• Support adherence to incident, problem, and change management processes.

Requirements

Mandatory

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Production Support, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), IT Operations, or Technology Service Management within the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong experience in Incident Management, Problem Management, and Change Management.
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix systems, networking fundamentals, and application architectures.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring and observability platforms such as Grafana, ELK, AppDynamics, ITRS, BMC, or equivalent tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to work rotational shifts, including day and night shifts.

Preferred

• Experience with cloud technologies, Kubernetes, OpenShift, and containerized environments.
• Scripting or automation experience using Python, Shell, or similar languages.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries.
• Exposure to ServiceNow, CI/CD pipelines, and modern SRE practices.

What You'll Bring

• Strong crisis management and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for service reliability and operational excellence.
• Experience managing high-severity incidents in complex enterprise environments.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on automation and operational efficiency.