Head of Asia Execution Trading - Singapore

Technical Business Analyst – Regulatory Reporting IT (VP Level)

Permanent | London | £95,000 base (flexible for the right candidate)

A leading financial services company is seeking a Technical Business Analyst to join their Regulatory Reporting IT team. The role focuses on delivering IT solutions for Capital Pillar 1 and Credential Reporting within the regulatory reporting function.

The role requires a specific blend of technical proficiency and domain expertise.  Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience within the regulatory reporting function, particularly in relation to Capital Pillar 1, along with strong SQL capabilities and a solid understanding of database design.

Key Requirements

Essential Technical Skills

• Proficient in SQL, including writing complex queries and performing data analysis
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and relational database design
• Ability to collaborate with developers and architects to define and deliver technical solutions

Domain Experience

• Direct experience in UK/EU Pillar 1 Prudential Regulatory Reporting (e.g. COREP Own Funds, Leverage Ratio, Large Exposures, FRTB, Bank of England Statistical Reporting)
• Familiarity with trading book asset classes such as interest rate derivatives, SFTs, bonds, credit derivatives, and equities
• Experience working within a Regulatory Reporting department or closely aligned IT function

Additional Information

• 2 days per week onsite in London
• Permanent role
• No sponsorship available – candidates must be based in UK and have Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), British or EU citizenship

• Own P&L for the client and be responsible for the internal management reporting on a monthly basis
• Negotiate new contractual and commercial terms and contract amendments/renewals, including preparation of associated financial analysis and liaison with internal legal team.
• Support the most efficient billing and commercial structure to minimise taxes and improve working capital allocation.
• Lead client profitability discussions by Brand/BU/Market and focus on a sustainable cost to serve by activating technology and data. 
• Collaborate closely with regional Operations & Business Intelligence teams to develop annual client account plans and associated annual financial forecast.
• Manage DSO and DPO for the client ecosystem, activating Supply Chain Finance with client constituent companies, creating a healthy cash flow management.
• Responsible for external management reporting for client consumption and act as escalation point for credit control queries and resolution with client.
• Assist with governance of use operational systems ensuring that they are properly utilised.
• Ensure adherence across the account’s teams to group-wide processes and authority limits, including foreign exchange and VAT procedures.
• Part of wider finance team providing financial control for the business as a whole.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field from a reputable university, (Master's degree advantageous) with relevent accountancy qualifications, CPA, CMA, etc. 
• Minimum 10 years financial, commercial or accounting experience with time in a commercial finance team, ideally with experience of the retail sector.
• Capable of blending strategic vision with grounded pragmatism.
• Experienced in working in complex environments, with a proven ability to balance the analytical discipline of finance with the emotional intelligence needed to influence, challenge, and partner across teams. 
• Team management & lateral cross functional collaboration experience
• Knowledge of cross border billing/taxation arrangements would be a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in both spoken and written English with Cantonese and Mandarin an added advantage. 

Are you passionate about driving the digital transformation of the Swiss tax landscape? As a Senior Consultant, you will partner with cantonal tax administrations to design and implement forward-looking digital solutions. Leveraging your deep understanding of tax processes, conceptual strength, and technical expertise, you will help public institutions modernize their operations and shape the future of digital tax services in Switzerland. Working within an agile and collaborative environment, you will translate strategic visions into practical, user-centric solutions that deliver measurable impact.

In this role, you will lead digitalization projects from initial analysis through process and organizational design to successful implementation. You will identify opportunities for optimization, develop sustainable process improvements, and contribute to the conception of modern IT solutions with a strong focus on usability, efficiency, and long-term value. Beyond project delivery, you will play a key role in business development—expanding the company’s footprint in the public sector, acquiring new projects, and nurturing lasting client relationships. Your curiosity for emerging technologies and your ability to translate innovation into actionable solutions will help shape the company’s growing digital tax portfolio.

To excel in this position, you bring a degree in business administration, business informatics, or a related field, and several years of experience in digital transformation consulting—within the public sector or tax domain. You have a solid understanding of tax administration processes and the requirements of modern IT systems. Fluent German and professional English are essential. You combine analytical thinking and solution-oriented action with a strong sales spirit. If you’re ready to help shape the digital future of Swiss tax administrations, this position offers you the platform and team to make a lasting impact.

For more information about this position please send your CV to me at Dmitrij.Geier@nicollcurtin.com or call directly under +41 43 215 45 14.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced SAP Consultant/ Specialist to support the design, implementation, and optimization of SAP solutions across various business functions. The role involves working closely with stakeholders to understand business processes, configure SAP modules, and deliver end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business users and IT teams to gather, analyze, and document business requirements.

• Configure and customize SAP modules (e.g., MM, SD, PP, FI, CO, HCM, SuccessFactors, REFX, PS, BW, ABAP) according to business needs.

• Participate in the full project lifecycle: blueprinting, design, configuration, testing, training, go-live, and post-implementation support.

• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure integration across SAP modules and third-party systems.

• Perform system testing, data migration, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

• Develop and maintain technical documentation and process flows.

• Provide end-user training and ongoing support to ensure system stability and performance.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and innovation within SAP.

• Stay updated with SAP best practices, new releases, and emerging technologies (S/4HANA, Fiori, Cloud solutions, etc.).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field.

• 3–10 years of SAP functional or technical experience in one or more core modules (MM, SD, PP, FI/CO, HCM, SuccessFactors, REFX, PS, etc.).

• Strong understanding of end-to-end business processes and integration points within SAP.

• Proven experience in configuration, testing, and deployment of SAP solutions.

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Experience in S/4HANA implementation or migration projects is an advantage.

• SAP certification(s) preferred.
   

Nice to Have

• Exposure to Fiori, BTP, or SAP Cloud Platform.

• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project methodologies.

• Experience working with multi-country or regional deployments

• Build and lead the team responsible for Trade Bookings, P&L, Reconciliations, and Settlements.
• Oversee Liquidity, Margin, Collateral, and Capital Allocation across multiple exchanges, DeFI trading venues, trading partners, custodians, and banks.
• With a solid understanding of on/off-exchange trade requirements, you will build seamless processes, automate repetitive steps, and setup training.
• Partner with Trading, Finance, and Risk to validate flows end-to-end, improve visibility, and deliver accurate, timely reporting.
• Hire, coach, and oversee the team, define KPIs, setting an extremely high standards in relation to order, accuracy, reliability, and speed.

• Degree holder in Finance/Business or related field from a highly reputable University
• 5+ years of experience in Trading Operations, Settlements from a leading Financial Institution or crypto trading firm, ideally with experience leading global teams
• In-depth experience building a distributed operations department providing 24/7 global coverage
• Solid experience in creating and improving processes while managing daily trading operations, with a proven ability to automate and optimize processes. 
• A quick thinker with a natural affinity for numbers capable of prioritising efficiently with an ability to navigate an ambiguous and quickly evolving market.
• A natural affinity to work with multiple stakeholders up and down the organisation
• Fluency in English with impeccable written and oral communication skills 

About the Company

Hiring Company is a leading global technology company with billions of users worldwide, where cross-functional teams in marketing, procurement, finance, and legal collaborate to enhance vendor management and marketing operations across international markets.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Marketing Procurement & Vendor Management Analyst to support our international marketing operations.

THIS IS AN INITIAL 1 YEAR CONTRACT ROLE SUBJECT TO CONVERSION TO FULL TIME OR EXTENSION BASED ON BUSINESS NEEDS AND PERFORMANCE.

This role sits within a global vendor management function that drives both strategic and operational excellence in how marketing teams engage external partners, agencies, and suppliers.

The successful candidate will act as the key bridge between marketing stakeholders and vendor partners ensuring contracts, purchase orders, and sourcing activities are executed seamlessly while driving cost efficiency and compliance. You will combine strong procurement know-how with stakeholder management finesse, helping marketing teams operate at speed without compromising process or policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for marketing teams on vendor, sourcing, and procurement processes across the region.
• Review and triage sourcing requests to ensure they follow the optimal route for efficiency, compliance, and cost savings.
• Partner with procurement, legal, finance, and sourcing teams to manage contract creation, renewals, and negotiations.
• Support vendor onboarding, performance tracking, quarterly business reviews (QBRs), and scope or contract updates.
• Manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders to ensure marketing budgets and forecasts are executed accurately and on time.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate suppliers, streamline processes, and improve lead times for marketing programs.
• Maintain accurate data and documentation across internal systems, reports, and spend trackers.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on vendor governance, sourcing efficiency, and operational best practices.
• Communicate clearly and confidently with diverse stakeholders across regions and functions.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or vendor management within marketing, media, or creative industries.
• Proven ability to handle marketing procurement processes including contracts for agencies, purchase orders, and supplier negotiations.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as marketing, finance, and legal.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset comfortable challenging inefficiencies and proposing improvements.
• High attention to detail and ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-volume environment.
• Proficiency with Google Suite or Microsoft Office; familiarity with procurement or source-to-pay tools is an advantage.

Performance Indicators

• Reduction in cycle time for contracts and POs.
• Accuracy of budget execution versus forecast.
• Ownership of vendor management processes ensuring all marketing vendor engagements flow through the proper governance channel.

I have a brand new Senior DevOps Engineer position with a financial services client of mine based in Galway. This role would be a permanent and hybrid position paying €75k - 80k. You will be required to be onsite 1 week per month (3 weeks fully remote).

Core Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with AWS in live production environments.
• Managing and maintaining Kubernetes (EKS) clusters in multi-region setups.
• Experience creating and deploying Helm charts & libraries.
• Migrating workloads from ECS and running production services.
• Creating and deploying charts and reusable libraries.
• Authoring declarative CI/CD pipelines and shared libraries.
• Experience with Apache Kafka and Confluent platforms.
• CloudWatch, Datadog, Splunk Cloud et.
• Automating tasks and troubleshooting systems.
• Managing access across large AWS environments.
• Terraform for provisioning and configuration.
• Python for scripting and automation.
• Git for distributed code management.
• Familiarity with Akamai for content delivery optimization.

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