Senior KDB+ Developer (Investment Bank) multiple headcounts

Our client is looking for a Security Analyst for an exciting contract role in Galway!

Details below:

📍 Location: Galway

🗓️ Contract role

✅ Stamp 4 or EU Passport required

🏠 Hybrid working model: 3 weeks remote, 1 week onsite – perfect balance of flexibility and collaboration

What we’re looking for:

• 5+ years software engineering experience, with strong focus on Application/API Security
• Solid knowledge of API protocols and frameworks (REST, SOAP, GraphQL, gRPC)
• Expertise in Authentication & Authorization protocols like OAuth2, OIDC, JWT
• Familiarity with OWASP API Security Top 10 and secure coding practices
• Experience with API Security testing tools (DAST, AST) and runtime protection is a plus

What you’ll deliver:

• Lead API security solution deployment end-to-end
• Collaborate with dev, ops, and security teams for smooth integration
• Monitor and optimize platform security performance
• Help integrate API security into CI/CD pipelines

Please reach out or apply via email!

jelena.mijajlovic@nicollcurtin.com

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• Provide local insights and local knowledge about digital advertising – identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats relevant for family of apps' success in Philippines markets
• Explore, identify and execute on growth opportunities
• Ensure the family of apps is fully functional and well adapted to be successful in Philippines
• Partner with the analytics organization to validate key findings with data
• Escalate to and drive solutions with product management for identified market specific product issues and gaps
• Design and oversee local execution of a continuous testing plan for important end-to-end flows
• Track progress of market specific product improvements and measure impact
• Leverage usability studies, research and market analysis to drive market specific product insights into execution
• Understand strategic and competitive position in the region and work to improve it

• At least 5 years in product management or product marketing in internet industry, digital advertising industry products or tech companies
• Experience with advertising, commerce, messaging, technologies and platforms is strongly desired
• Good to have experience in influencing multiple stakeholders at a global scale
• Good to have experience in partnering with product management or product growth at a global scale
• Extensive local knowledge of how people use the internet and what are their needs that can be addressed by the internet. Having knowledge in digital advertising and business needs for online advertising is a plus.
• Creative, resourceful, detail-oriented, highly organized, hands-on and a self starter
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Self-driven, comfortable with a fast-paced, always-on, highly ambiguous environment
• Great story teller who is able to turn insights into actionable product ideas
• Understanding of the technical architecture of complex and highly scalable web and mobile applications
• BA/BS in Computer Science, engineering or related technical field or equivalent working experience will be a plus

Role location: Based in Shenzhen, China

Employment: Permanent position

You will be:

• Developing automated reports and tools to quickly find and fix operational problems.
• Build and maintain their system to check and manage fund values, reconciliations, and other daily tasks.
• Work with other developers to create database structures and data pathways that help data flow smoothly between trading and assessment platforms
• Identify and solve issues that come up in the back-office operations of the trading platform.
• Ensure that all back-office data and transaction systems are accurate and reliable.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a similar field
• Strong in Python programming, with experience in databases, data integration, and data visualization tools.
• Knowledgeable in Linux and Shell scripting.
• Must be fluent in Mandarin and English

Job Overview:

We need a skilled person to build and improve data processing systems that handle both batch and real-time data. You will work with tools like Spark, Kafka, and Snowflake.

Main Duties:

• Develop and optimize data pipelines for smooth data flow.
• Work closely with team members to ensure projects are completed successfully.
• Identify and fix performance issues in the systems.
• Use your knowledge of data engineering to manage our Reference Data System with modern technologies.

Must-Have Skills:

• Experience in building and managing data pipelines using Kafka, Snowflake, and Python.
• Good understanding of distributed data processing and streaming.
• Familiar with using Snowflake for data loading and performance tuning.
• Skilled in Python for handling and automating data tasks.
• Knowledge of the Kafka ecosystem (Confluent and Kafka Streams).
• Understanding of SQL, data modeling, and ETL/ELT processes.

PLUS:

• Knowledge in areas like trade processing, settlement, reconciliation, and back/middle-office functions in financial markets (such as equities, fixed income, derivatives, and FX).
• Strong understanding of trade lifecycle events, different order types, allocation rules, and settlement processes.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP is a plus.

We're looking for a Technical Project Manager to support the Technical Domain Manager as the organisation expands its footprint in APAC and China. This TPM will be supporting new build deployments including network deployment, expansions, retrofits, and decommissioning.

Responsibilities:

• Create/maintain tasks related to the creation & installation of the site infrastructure
• Attend weekly APAC project meetings
• Track critical dates & report possible impacts to the project timeline
• Monitor delivery status for equipment shipments
• Provide technical writing/ wiki updates for various teams within the organisation
• Create and maintain project checklists, tools and deployment templates
• Create and maintain resource planning for the project
• Sync with team weekly to check on status of in region projects/updates; assist where needed
• Help maintain responsibility and management of all projects until the defined handover date

Requirements:

• Relevant experience with network deployment and installations
• Preferably has covered multiple locations across APAC
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and assisting with large-scale office, manufacturing and data center deployment projects
• Organizational, multitasking, prioritization and communication experience
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering, related field or equivalent practical experience
• PMI or PMP certification preferred
• Proficient in Mandarin language as this will be working with primarily Mandarin-speaking vendors. Minimally must be conversing with stakeholders in Mandarin.
• Willing to travel within APAC at least once a quarter

This is a contract role based in Singapore.

• Gather, analyze, and specify business requirements in close collaboration with business stakeholders
• Evaluate and improve existing business processes, proposing viable solution options
• Organize and facilitate workshops; document findings and decisions
• Model, verify, and maintain business processes using BPMN in the process management portal
• Serve as the primary liaison between business units, IT teams, and third-party software vendors

• 5+ years of experience as a Business Analyst and/or Requirements Engineer in the financial services industry
• Proven track record in agile project delivery with technical implementation teams
• Relevant certifications in Requirements Engineering and/or Business Analysis (e.g., IREB, BABOK, etc.)
• Strong analytical thinking, conceptual skills, and excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• Solid knowledge of regulatory compliance topics, particularly AML, sanctions screening, and anti-corruption practices

• German: Native-level fluency, both written and verbal
• English: Very good proficiency, both written and verbal

• Carry out thorough market research, in-depth analyse of financial statements and data and support research on hedge funds across strategies.
• Collect, organize, and analyse financial and/or performance data to support investment strategies and portfolio management.
• Keep abreast of market trends, economic news, and industry developments that may impact investment strategies.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing findings and insights for senior management and investment committees.
• Work closely with senior analysts and portfolio managers to support the investment process and contribute to team discussions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong Analytical and Quantitative skills, with a solid understanding of financial concepts and investment principles.
• Excellent in Excel and financial modelling; experience with data analysis tools is a plus.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Internship experience in finance, investment banking, or asset management will be a bonus, as will familiarity with hedge fund strategies and investment vehicles.
• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Cantonese and Mandarin will be an added advantage.

The hiring company is a World-Class Global Consumer Electronics Company headquartered in the US. They are seeking a Commercial Lead to oversee the end-to-end operations and growth strategy for physical brand stores across the APAC region overlapping sales/marketing/business commercial functions.

This role oversees in-store concepts, understands business models, consolidates reports and collaborates with partner teams on store design. They require someone to analyze trends and drive entire store direction by working closely with sales, marketing, and local market teams to deliver outstanding experiences- driving sales performance, and ensuring brand consistency.

Responsibilities

• Partner with APAC markets to oversee store concepts, retail design, and execution, ensuring alignment with global brand guidelines.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives to drive in-store sales growth, improve operational efficiency, and achieve annual targets.
• Understand local business models to tailor customer experiences and store offerings to each market’s needs.
• Consolidate and analyze business reports and retail sales data to track performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor sales and marketing trends as well as competitor activity to recommend actions that boost store performance and market reach.
• Oversee visual merchandising, product displays, and inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability and impactful presentation.
• Collaborate with store teams and distributors to deliver engaging in-store experiences and consistent branding across locations.
• Develop and coordinate training programs to ensure store teams have strong product knowledge and deliver excellent customer service.
• Conduct regular store visits and mystery shopping to evaluate store standards, gather customer feedback, and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide regular feedback to commercial and product teams on in-store performance and shopper insights.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in a commercial or retail operations role, ideally covering multiple markets in APAC.
• Strong understanding of commercial operations, store operations, visual merchandising, and in-store consumer engagement.
• Confident working with business reports and sales data to inform commercial decisions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively with stakeholders across markets.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable managing priorities in a fast-paced regional environment.